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The Alzheimer’s
Network of Oregon
invites you
to support
individuals and
families coping with
Alzheimer's by
joining us as a
walker/donor or a
volunteer.
The money that you
raise through your
pledges provides
funding that enables
us to continue
providing services
like these, needed
by the people of
Marion, Polk, Linn,
and Benton counties
whose lives have
been affected by
Alzheimer’s
disease:
Last year’s walk was
fun and entertaining
and this year
promises to be even
better.
Fun for all ages:
Bring $75 in
collected pledges
to either walk and
earn a 2009 official
walk t-shirt.
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Salem Riverfront
Park Sat. Oct. 3rd,
2009
Registration
starts at 9:30 AM,
Walk begins at 11:00
AM
Albany Heritage Mall
Sat. Nov. 7th, 2009
Registration
starts at 8:30 AM,
Walk begins at 10:00
AM
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Why I Walk…
A caregivers journey
"Before caring for
my spouse as he
continued to forget
the most common of
activities, I had
absolutely no
knowledge of
Alzheimer's disease.
I was in complete
denial when I began
my caregiving trek,
as I am convinced
other family
caregivers are. Only
after my husband was
gone did I discover
just how much damage
had been done to my
health, relationship
with other family
and friends, and our
financial situation.
I struggled for
years with my
denial, fears and
day-today caregiving
frustrations.
I now have years of
experience with this
disease, and I
desperately want to
reach out and
educate others to
find help in their
community. Through
the experiences I
encountered I know
that accepting help
and talking care of
myself as a
caregiver is
critical! I walk to
somehow touch
people, help
educate the
community of the
resources
that are
available that would
have made my
caregiving
experience a happier
and healthier one,
not just for me but
for my husband as
well.
We MUST take care of
ourselves as
caregivers and find
help in our
communities.
Take
advantage of the
services from the
Alzheimer’s Network
of Oregon,
participate in the
Walks to Remember
this year and help
raise funds and
awareness of this
devastating
disease."
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You helped us raise
nearly $60,000.00
last year, and this
year with your
support and the
support of our
generous sponsors we
hope to do even
better!
So come join us for
the “Walk to
Remember 2009”
And Make a
Difference in Your
Community Today!
A special THANK YOU
to all our sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors
Douglas Conroyd &
Gibb, Attorney’s at
Law
Marian Estates
Marquis Home Care
Services
McGinty & Belcher
Attorneys
Salem Clinic, PC
Mennonite Village
Patron Sponsors
Visiting Angels
Supporting Sponsors
Ageia Health
Services—Bridgecreek
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