Easton Woman Raises Alzheimer’s Awareness

EASTON, MA - From the Alzheimer's Association: Marcia Connors of South Easton will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Neponset Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 16 at Patriot Place in Foxborough.

Marcia’s mother, Gert, had always been a vibrant, social, and driven woman. She was a lover of theater and symphony, was a social butterfly, started college at the age of fifty, and loved crossword puzzles. But after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, all of this seemed to slowly disappear. Gert had to be moved to a 24/7 care facility and could no longer be the social butterfly she once was.

“It was very sad to see my once vibrant mother diminish,” said Connors. “It is important to my family and me to try to keep others from getting this terrible disease.”

Marcia is fighting to end Alzheimer’s. She and Gert’s Kids, her Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, have raised $625, but their efforts are not stopping there. Wherever she goes, Marcia is sure to talk about the Walk and its efforts to end this disease. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings together thousands of people that have had Alzheimer’s or another dementia touch their lives and want to see a world without it.

“In order to reclaim the future for millions, we need dedicated people like Marcia 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 Marcia 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 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.

About Patriot Place:
Patriot Place is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination located adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Patriot Place features large and boutique retailers, 17 casual to high-end restaurants and other nightlife venues. Among the highlights of Patriot Place are New England’s first Bass Pro Shops, a state-of-the-art, 14-screen Showcase Cinema De Lux, the 16,000-square-foot CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar, the award-winning Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, the retro-style bowling alley, Splitsville Luxury Lanes featuring live entertainment by Howl at the Moon, and the four-star Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com, follow Patriot Place on Twitter (twitter.com/patriotplace) or like Patriot Place on Facebook (facebook.com/patriotplace).

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