The Hudson Valley Chapter is pleased to announce that the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at a new time and location this year. Check-in will open at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, and the opening ceremony will be at 2 p.m. followed by the walk.
“We are excited to have our biggest walk at this fantastic new venue this year,” said David Sobel, Executive Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. “We appreciate Westchester Community College welcoming our event to their campus.”
Appropriate safety protocols will be in place, and walkers who prefer to walk from home can still engage in many Walk-day experiences through our mobile app. Per CDC guidelines around crowded outdoor settings, all Walk attendees are asked to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear a mask when in crowded areas. Masks will be available on site.
The Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been among the top 30 highest fundraising walks in the country for the past five years. Last year, despite the pandemic, it continued this trend, raising more than $430,000.
Funds raised support programs and services
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter has continued to offer its programs and services online and by phone. These include care consultations, where families affected by dementia can speak with a licensed social worker about helpful community resources as well as support groups where caregivers, family members, and people in the early stage of the disease can share their experiences with others who understand.
The chapter also offers free educational and social webinars for the general public and families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Some of these are gradually returning to an in-person format. For specific dates, times – and in some cases, locations — for support groups, educational and social webinars, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley or call the 24/7 hotline 800.272.3900 to register. Pre-recorded online educational programs are also available.
About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
About the Hudson Valley Chapter
The Hudson Valley Chapter serves families living with dementia in seven counties in New York, including Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. To learn more about the programs and services offered locally, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800.272.3900.
