Alzheimer’s New Jersey, formerly known as the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, kicks off “Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s” events this fall in Ocean, Hudson, Mercer and Bergen Counties. The Princeton walk is at ETS on Sunday, October 9.

The walks are the largest events for the organization to raise awareness and funds to support local programs for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in New Jersey.  One hundred percent of the funds raised support Garden State individuals and families. 

In addition to the walk, all events will include food, music, prizes and activities for children and adults. The Princeton walk starts at 8:30 a.m. with registration and light breakfast.  New this year, T-shirts will be distributed to all participants who attend the walks.  There is no fee to register.

“This year’s walks are incredibly important for the more than 500,000 New Jersey residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia,” said Ken Zaentz, President and CEO.  “Since we separated from the Alzheimer’s Association this past December, Walk has a new name, but it’s still the same walk in the same locations by the team you know and trust. We know New Jersey, we are New Jersey and we are here for New Jersey families when they need us.”

Corporate, company and individual sponsorships are welcome.  Last year the walks raised more than $1 million, and Alzheimer’s New Jersey expects almost 10,000 walkers this year. To register, visit www.alznj.org, call (973) 586-4300 or email walk@alznj.org.