Media Advisory: Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. Presents 10th Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s & Mexican Fiesta

MEDIA ADVISORY For September 7, 2013

Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. Presents 10^th Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s & Mexican Fiesta

Walkers Set to Meet Fundraising Goal of $400,000

Who:  Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. (ADRC)

Participating Walk for Alzheimer’s teams and individuals

Mickey B, Radio Personality, WGBB Radio and Master of Ceremonies

Ronald McDonald

The Liberty Bells, USO troupe

What:  Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. (ADRC) is presenting its 10^th Annual Old Bethpage Walk for Alzheimer’s & Mexican Fiesta. There will be an opening ceremony with Mickey B, Radio Personality, WGBB Radio, as the Master of Ceremonies and live entertainment performed by the USO Liberty Bells. There will also be a dedication ceremony honoring those who perished in the September 11, 2001 attacks. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow to signify the start of the Walk.

Participants will walk through the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration twice for a distance of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) and have the opportunity to view the historically preserved buildings. After the Walk, those who raise $100 or more will enjoy Mexican food and live entertainment.

This year’s fundraising goal is $400,000. Last year, more than 1,500 people — including 218 teams — took part in the event, raising more than $409,000 for Alzheimer’s research, programs and services, exceeding the fundraising goal of $400,000.

When: Saturday, September 7

Registration/Breakfast/Expo: 8:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremony and 9/11 Tribute: 10:00 a.m.

Walk: 11:00 a.m.

Lunch/Entertainment: noon

** PLEASE NOTE: This is a rain-or-shine event. **

Where:         Old Bethpage Village Restoration

                     1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY

Directions:   LIE to Exit 48 (Round Swamp Rd. toward Old Bethpage/Farmingdale). Take Round Swamp Rd. south to Old Bethpage. Go 0.6 mile. Old Bethpage Village Restoration will be on the left-hand side.

Photo Ops:   Ms. Malack-Ragona, Walk participants and Ronald McDonald at the ribbon cutting. Teams and individuals taking part in the Old Bethpage Walk for Alzheimer’s.