9th Annual Memory Ride for Alzheimer's Research
Posted on: Friday, 15 July 2005, 09:01 CDT
BOSTON, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 16, 150 cyclists will come together to participate in the 9th Annual Memory Ride for Alzheimer's Research, a two-day, 150-mile ride from Brattleboro, Vermont, to Boston. This year's Memory Ride has set a new participant record of 150 riders. The ride is well on its way to exceed last year's fundraising mark of $190,000, all of which supports Alzheimer's research.
Increasing evidence suggests that breakthroughs to risk reduction and preventing Alzheimer's may be within reach in the next decade, underscoring the need for continued funding and support of events like the Memory Ride. To date, the Memory Ride has raised over a half million dollars for Alzheimer's research.
"Each year, we award funds raised by the Memory Ride to researchers working to advance Alzheimer's research in search of effective treatments and eventually, a cure. This year's recipient of the Memory Ride Grant will be announced later in July," according to Jim Wessler, President of the Massachusetts chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
The Memory Ride was founded by the Noonan family, whose members have been affected by Alzheimer's in three successive generations. Their experiences inspired them to create an event that would both raise awareness of the disease and raise funds to support Alzheimer's research. This year marks the first year that the Memory Ride has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts chapter, one of the 25 year old association's oldest chapters.
"Working with the Alzheimer's Association has enabled us to promote awareness of Alzheimer's and the Memory Ride to an even greater extent than in previous years," says John Noonan, a member of the Noonan family and one of the ride's founders.
Day One -- Saturday, July 16, 85 Miles
The Memory Ride begins at the Holiday Inn in Brattleboro, Vt. at 7:30 a.m. on July 16. The challenging course will travel through Putney, Keane and Rindge, N.H. and provides breathtaking views of the region's most striking parks, peaks, and country roads. The first day's ride is 85 miles, ending in Fitchburg, Mass. The route is staffed with crew members to provide rider support. Riders stay overnight at Fitchburg High School, where they can share stories of their personal experiences with Alzheimer's.
Day Two -- Sunday, July 17, 65 Miles to Closing Ceremonies
On July 17, the riders continue their journey across New England through Groton, Carlisle and Belmont, Mass. The ride's closing ceremonies begin at 3:00 p.m. with a victory ride into Artesani Park in Brighton, Mass. Channel 56's Stephanie Leydon will emcee the ceremony, which will feature speakers Jim Wessler, President of the Massachusetts chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, and a researcher who is involved with cutting edge Alzheimer's projects.
To learn more about the Memory Ride or the Noonan family, please visit http://www.memoryride.org/ or call 508-564-5700.
About Memory Ride
Memory Ride is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research. Founded in 1997, Memory Ride was created by the Noonan Family whose members have been affected by Alzheimer's disease in three successive generations. With the support of friends and colleagues also affected by Alzheimer's, the Noonans personally funded the first ride. Six riders crossed Massachusetts and raised a total of $25,000(i). Memory Ride's ultimate goal is to assist in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease. By raising awareness and funds for research, every member of the staff is committed to raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease -- by coordinating the Ride or by sharing personal stories.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association has over 80 chapters throughout the United States. The organization is the nation's largest private sponsor of research. In the past 15 years, the Alzheimer's Association has awarded $165 million in grants to over 1300 cutting edge research projects worldwide.
The Massachusetts chapter, headquartered in Watertown, MA, is one of the oldest in the country, and operates five offices throughout the state.(ii) The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. In Massachusetts, the Alzheimer's Association organizes support groups, a 24 hour helpline, advocacy efforts, research promotion and education programs. The Alzheimer's Association promotes Memory Ride as part of its effort to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle as a potential way to reduce risk factors of Alzheimer's.
i Memory Ride, http://www.memoryride.org/
ii Massachusetts Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alzmass.org/
Media Contacts: Jill Friant Julie Noonan Lawson (617) 897-8200 x219 (781) 775 -8352 Julie Redard (617) 799-0411
Memory Ride Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Friant, +1-617-897-8200 ext. 219, or Julie Redard,+1-617-799-0411, or Julie Noonan Lawson, +1-781-775-8352, all for Memory RideInc.
Web site: http://www.memoryride.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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