Photo:Leslie and Ralph pictured at a previous Walk
SOMERVILLE, MA (August 21, 2017) –Leslie Hergert of Somerville will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 24 at DCR’S North Point Park in Cambridge.
Hergert joins the Walk to honor her husband Ralph who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s before he turned 60 years old, “he was diagnosed in 2009, after years of searching.”
“The Alzheimer’s Association supported us in numerous ways– we were active for several years in a support group,” said Hergert. “We could have not have dealt with the disease as well as we have without the Alzheimer’s Association.”
To date, Leslie has raised over $1,400 for the event and hopes raise even more to support the cause.
“In order to reclaim the future for millions, we need dedicated people like Leslie to join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Jayne Paragona, Vice President of Development for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. “The Walk helps us raise awareness to continue our outreach and support for everyone impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia in our local communities. The dollars raised by Leslie fund those crucial support services while allowing us to invest in research towards treatment and a cure.”
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. For information, to volunteer or participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call 800.272.3900 or visit http://www.alzwalkMANH.org.
About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/MANH or call 800.272.3900.