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Naperville Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. The 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Naperville Riverwalk located at 736 W. Jackson Ave. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will officially step off at 10:00 a.m.

 

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is a fun 3-mile interactive walk that educates participants about  Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association.  Each walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

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“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of central Illinois to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Beth Alderson, Manager of Special Events for the Chapter.  “Funds raised will provide care and support services to the 210,000 residents of Illinois living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to advancing critically-needed research.”

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The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here.  Start or join a team today at alz.org/illinois or call 815.744.0804.

 

About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. 

 

About the Alzheimer’s Association - The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and cure for Alzheimer’s. Since 1980, the donor-supported, nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. The Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. For more information, call our Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/illinois.

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