Community Corner
10th Annual Old Bethpage Walk for Alzheimer’s & Mexican Fiesta
On Saturday, September 7, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center,
Inc. will host its 10th Annual Old Bethpage Walk for Alzheimer’s &
Mexican Fiesta, which take place at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, located at
1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY. This is a 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) walk,
which will be held rain or shine.
Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by a dedication
ceremony to honor those who died during the September 11, 2001 attacks at 10:00
a.m., then a ribbon cutting ceremony and walk starting at 11:00 a.m. From there,
walkers will have the opportunity to tour the grounds and see some of the
historically preserved buildings along the way.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. This year’s fundraising goal is
$400,000. Teams and individuals are encouraged to raise money, all of which will
go to the ADRC for Alzheimer’s research and care. Those who raise $100 or more
will receive a Walk for Alzheimer’s T-shirt and tote bag. As part of an
incentive, walkers who raise at least $250 will be eligible to receive certain
prizes.
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Registration fees will apply only to people who would like to walk but do not
have intentions of fundraising. Registration fees are $20 per adult, $10 for
teens 13-18, and $5 for children 2-12. Children under 2 are free
Registration for teams and individuals is still ongoing. For more
information, or to register, call Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive
Director/CEO, at (631) 820-8068 or visit www.adrcinc.org.
