The Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, presents: The 2009 TOLEDO MEMORY WALK!

The 2009 Toledo Memory Walk will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at the Toledo Zoo and will begin in the Anthony Wayne Parking Lot.  Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 12 noon 

This free, family friendly event serves to provide advocacy for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter.  The “symbolic walk” is less than one mile. 

Community members are encouraged to form a team, collect donations and join the walk to support the over 32,000 people living in Northwest Ohio have Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.  

Funds raised through the 2009 Toledo Memory Walk, help support research and programs and services such as support groups, the Helpline Service, the Safe Return program, Care Consultation services, a speakers bureau, resource libraries, and numerous other free educational programs and services offered to individuals, their families, and caregivers.

The 2009 Toledo Memory Walk is expected to raise $131,500.00 in Toledo.   Attorney Tom Helberg is the 2009 Toledo Memory Walk, Honorary Chairperson.

To register for Memory Walk, to get involved in a program or activity or make a donation, contact the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter toll free 1-800-272-3900 or visit: www.alz.org/nwohio