Walk to End Alzheimer's Pre-Walk Reception - Newton City Hall "Goes Purple"

Newton “Goes Purple” for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kick-off September 23rd

Newton Residents and Mayor to Support Fundraiser

Newton Mayor Setti Warren and Jim Wessler, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter, will help City Hall “Go Purple” on September 23rd to thank and celebrate Newton resident who are supporting the 2013 Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Pre-Walk Reception will take place in the War Memorial of Newton City Hall between 6:30 and 8:00pm. The event is open to the public. 

September is World Alzheimer's Month and, worldwide, 35 million people and their families are affected by dementia. In the U.S alone, over 5 million persons are living with Alzheimer's. Join us as, here and around the world, Alzheimer's Associations mark World Alzheimer's month with global awareness and educational and fundraising events. Arlene Lowney, Newton’s Team Captain, asks that we join this concerted effort to help find the cause, the cure and the compassionate care so necessary for persons living with this disease and their courageous caregivers.  

Everyone is encouraged on this day to register to walk by starting a team or joining the Newton team or donating to the cause through Team Newton’s efforts. Be inspired as you watch City Hall “Go Purple” on September 23rd and commit to make the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s, taking place on September 29th in Cambridge, a successful fundraising event. 

To learn more or to sign-up to participate in the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alzwalkMANH.org.