Alzheimer’s Association Invites Area Residents To Join Walk on October 28

COOPERSTOWN—The Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York chapter is hosting its 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s-Cooperstown on Saturday, October 28 at the Clark Sports Center. Participants may check in beginning at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 10. The walk will begin immediately following the opening ceremony.

On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony—a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color symbolizing their personal connection to the disease.

“This walk means so much to the community—to those living with the disease, to those providing care, to those who have lost someone to the disease,” said Andrew Sagarin, development events manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York chapter. “Walk is a reminder that we’re fighting for a different future. We are closer than ever before to ending this disease, but we have more work left.

“We hope that everyone impacted in our community will join us by starting a walk team. By helping us raise awareness and funds, our chapter can continue to provide free care and support services for families facing the disease today, as well as invest in research to finally find a cure,” said Sagarin.

More than six million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 410,000 New Yorkers. It’s not only a leading cause of death in the U.S., more than 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Cooperstown Walk is supported by local presenting sponsor, New York Central Mutual. The goal for this year’s Cooperstown walk is to raise $30,000.00.

To register as an individual walker or team captain, and to receive the latest updates, visit alz.org/walk.