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The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will feature live music, children’s activities, a Zumba warm-up before the 3-mile scenic walk and a tribute ceremony.
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to register for free online or via phone 860-828-2828.
This year the event celebrates its 25th anniversary. Originally launched in 1989 as Memory Walk, it now is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. In 2013, more than 42,000 teams participated in nearly 650 Walks across the country, raising more than $55 million.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support.
IDs for first photo: The Walk To End Alzheimer's Norwalk Committee is Top Row: Dennis Garan of Trumbull, Amy Silva-Magalhaes of Oxford, Diane Mastrone of Bridgeport, Charlie Lillicraf of Easton, Maxwell Snyder of New Canaan, Len Schwartz of Stamford, Adonis Filpo of Stamford;
Middle Row: Lexi Rodriguez of Milford, Leslie Hinshaw of Wilton, Kelley Green of Stratford, Heidi Lohrfrink of Pound Ridge, N.Y., Tania Paparazzo of Stamford;
Bottom Row: Bonnie Leavy-Mello of Wilton, Mike Davis of Norwalk and 2014 walk co-chair, Giovanna LoSardo of Norwalk and 2014 walk co-chair, Mary Underwood of Cheshire), Christy Perone of Wilton.
Absent: Courtney George of Sandy Hook; Elizabeth O’Dwyer of Stamford; Lindsay Johnson of Old Greenwich; Ray Boller of Stamford; Lorin Richardson of Norwalk; Chris Urpin of Milford; Elza Augustin of Fairfield; Val Bel of Norwalk; Dick Fisher of Stamford; Claire Rowella of Ridgefield; Scott Russell of Ridgefield; Lidia Ayala of Milford; Chadd Sullo of Orange; and Sue Martins of Westport.
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