All those people, as well as professional care providers, have access to the no-cost resources of the WNY Chapter, which include educational programs, support groups, on-line access to information, support and medical professionals across the county, and other vital programs and services.
The major means of financial support for these services is the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at Delaware Park behind the Buffalo Zoo.
Thousands of participants are expected to take part in this important, informative and entertaining fundraiser. A committee of local residents and business and community leaders has been planning Walk for months, helping secure donations of goods and services, recruiting team members and leaders and promoting the event across the county while raising awareness about dementia and the WNY Chapter.
Registration and fundraising can be accomplished on-line at alz.org/WNY or via phone to 1-800-272-3900. All registered participants have access to refreshments, entertainment, basket and 50/50 raffles, and free Zoo admission after Walk. Several food trucks will also be selling various items after Walk, and have pledged a percentage of their sales to benefit the WNY Chapter.
Day-of registration is also available from 8:30 – 10 a.m., and fundraising can continue through the end of October to qualify for incentives, which include a purple Walk to End Alzheimer’s tee shirt and a gold medal.
The continuing availability of Chapter resources and important research to find ways to prevent, slow and cure Alzheimer’s disease is also funded through the generous support of the corporate world including WDCX Radio, Cellino and Barnes, Elderwood, Tim Hortons and Northtown Toyota.
Other Walks are scheduled in Olean, Batavia, Dunkirk, Lewiston and Warsaw throughout the months of September and October. Information and easy registration is available on-line at alz.org/WNY.
