Talk about forward planning.

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter is already promoting its September 14th McHenry County Memory Walk.

As readers may have noticed, I don’t always put the right words—or even colors—in my stories and my grandmother must have had Alzheimer’s from the way I’ve heard she acted before she died.

So, take a read about a group that might help keep you and me more cogent as we get older. Here is its press release:

Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter

Were on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s – Save the Date and Join us

McHenry County Memory Walk

Sunday, September, 14 2008

Sunset Park – Lake in the Hills

Many of you have already signed up to join us for the McHenry County Memory Walk – but we still need more teams to join us!!! We are excited to extend you an invitation to register for this year’s McHenry County Memory Walk. Please join us as we continue to MOVE towards a cure! Last year with the help of corporate sponsors and more than 300 walkers we raised $80,000!! This year our goal is to raise $100,000 dollars and we can do it with your support. Proceeds of the Memory Walk go back into the community to provide support, education, and services to people in McHenry County with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers.

Please help us take steps to end Alzheimer’s

Register to walk or Donate today

www.mchenrymemorywalk.kintera.org/2008

We also have corporate sponsorship, volunteer and committee opportunities – contact Kate McEnaney, 815.484.1300 or kate.mcenaney@alz.org

Our Mission: 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. Visit www.alz.org/illinois to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter.

For more information contact: Kate McEnaney, Senior Manager Special Events 815.484.1300
Kate.mcenaney@alz.org