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Canton Alzheimer’s walk raises $38,000 as 335 unite in 'sea of purple'

Posted 9/8/14

Rudy Pinover relaxes amid the memory flowers after completing the Alzheimer’s walk at Partridge Run. Photo submitted by Jackie Pinover of South Colton. CANTON -- More than 335 individuals united as …

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Canton Alzheimer’s walk raises $38,000 as 335 unite in 'sea of purple'

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Rudy Pinover relaxes amid the memory flowers after completing the Alzheimer’s walk at Partridge Run. Photo submitted by Jackie Pinover of South Colton.

CANTON -- More than 335 individuals united as a sea of purple in Canton on Sunday at the 2014 North Country Walk To End Alzheimer’s and $38,000 to fund crucial Alzheimer’s research and provide care and support services to families in the North Country.

Lucia Johnson of Massena was the top individual fundraiser with $3,190. Her family’s team, Memory Keepers, raised $5,399 and was the top friends and family team. Community Bank, N.A. was the top corporate team with $3,969. United Journey, a team of walkers from United Helpers Maplewood campus, raised $5,894 and was the top senior care team.

A list of top fundraisers is available online at www.alzcny.org/news.

The event also provided an opportunity for people to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association.

The walkers also held a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Major sponsors were presented by Kinney Drugs Foundation and Save-A-Lot Stores.

Walkers may continue to fundraise through midnight, Oct. 31. To make a donation to Walk To End Alzheimer’s, visit www.alz.org/walk.