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Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
October 01, 2009 By Jane Hynes

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter is inviting New Jersey residents to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in its Central Regional Memory Walk on Sunday, October 11, at ETS in Princeton. Be one of the thousands of individuals who are walking singly or as part of a team in the annual event that helps support the programs and services the Association offers to the more than 350,000 New Jersey individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Featured at the Walk for the first time is Memory Walk Champion 103.5 WKTU New York’s morning radio personality Cubby Bryant. The three-mile, non-competitive Walk includes entertainment, refreshments and prizes. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the Walk kicks off at 10 a.m.

“Nationwide, Memory Walk is our largest annual community fundraising event. Statewide, one of the largest Walks takes place right here in Princeton; we are expecting over 1,000 walkers this year! We invite area residents of all ages to come out and walk – their participation really makes a difference,” said Jeri Bogan Zielinski, chair of the Central Regional Walk and director of real estate services at ETS in Princeton. “The proceeds raised help benefit New Jersey individuals and their families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.”

For more information about participating in Memory Walk, to sign up, or to start a team, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter’s Central Regional Office at Princeton at 609.275.1180, or visit our Web site, www.alznj.org.

About Memory Walk
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® is nationally presented by Genworth Financial and officially sponsored by Eisai Inc. and Genesis HealthCare, and also supported by more than 300 other New Jersey corporations and businesses. It is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, Memory Walk attracts a wide audience of individuals of all ages, families, caregivers and corporate and community leaders. Participants in Memory Walks across the United States have raised more than $300 million.

About the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

It is estimated that there are currently more than 350,000 individuals and their care partners in New Jersey who are struggling to cope with the challenges of Alzheimer's disease. Headquartered in Denville with regional offices in Oradell, Princeton and Red Bank, the Alzheimer's Association offers education and training, support groups, respite care assistance, and a 24-hour, toll-free telephone Helpline. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or the Alzheimer's Association, please call 1.800.883.1180, or visit the Web site at www.alznj.org.