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CONTACT:
Margaret Farris, Alzheimer’s Association Central and North Florida Chapter
[email protected] or 850.408.9984
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCATION HOSTS A FREE KICK-OFF PARTY AND
RECEPTION THIS TUESDAY AT THE FRONT PORCH IN TALLAHASSEE TO
CELBRATE THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S ®
A free reception will be provided this Tuesday, September16th at The Front Porch in
Tallahassee to offer participants a look at Alzheimer’s and dementia events in the area and
how funds are raised for free education programs and critically-needed research
Tallahassee, FL – September 12, 2014 – The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® free reception kick-off party will be
hosted this Tuesday, September 16th. The Alzheimer’s Association is kicking off event season with a free
reception at The Front Porch in Tallahassee from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Wahoo Room -2nd Floor at 1215
Thomasville Road, in Tallahassee. There will be appetizers, drinks, door prizes and a short, inspirational
program!
“Our kick off parties are a way to get the community excited about our largest fundraising effort of the year –
the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®,” says local Alzheimer’s Association Program Director, Margaret Farris. “The
funds we raise go to important initiatives such as community educational programs, first responder training,
caregiver support groups, a 24/7 Helpline, critically-needed research funds, and so much more,” Farris adds.
Attendees and guests can RSVP to 1.800.272.3900. The Kick Off Party is sponsored by Harbor Chase
Assisted Living and Memory Care of Tallahassee.
Walk Kick off Sponsor: Harbor Chase
ABOUT THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S ON NOVEMBER 15 in TALLAHASSEE
The 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Tallahassee will take place on Saturday, November 15th at Cascades
Park – 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee. To learn more, visit act.alz.org/tallahassee
About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Nationwide:
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and
funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions
of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing
to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading
cause of death.
About the Alzheimer's Association Mission:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and
research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and
enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
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