350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million dollars in cross-state ride
July 11, 2017
On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile journey from Greenville to Charleston over the course of three days, with stops in Newberry, Orangeburg, and other towns along the way. This year’s event is presented by Orianna Health Systems and Palladium.
A Ride to Remember has already raised over $425,000 towards their half a million dollar goal to provide Alzheimer’s support services, education programs and research grants through the Alzheimer’s Association. The community may donate to support the cause at www.aridetoremember.org.
“It has been amazing to watch A Ride to Remember grow each year,” said Ashton Houghton, Vice President of Development for the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter. “We first launched this event with just twenty riders raising $16,000, and we could not have imagined how the Ride would be embraced by our cycling community. This will be our best event yet, thanks to our enthusiastic riders, donors, sponsors and volunteers.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological disorder that currently impacts 86,000 people in South Carolina. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.
The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter provides a 24-Hour Helpline (800-272-3900), information and referral, support groups, caregiver respite vouchers, and more to families affected by the disease. A portion of all funds raised will support national research efforts to determine the cause of and potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. 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. For more information: www.alz.org/sc or 800-272-3900.
350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million dollars in cross-state ride
July 10, 2017
On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile journey from Greenville to Charleston over the course of three days, with stops in Newberry, Orangeburg, and other towns along the way. This year’s event is presented by Orianna Health Systems and Palladium.
A Ride to Remember has already raised over $425,000 towards their half a million dollar goal to provide Alzheimer’s support services, education programs and research grants through the Alzheimer’s Association. The community may donate to support the cause at www.aridetoremember.org.
“It has been amazing to watch A Ride to Remember grow each year,” said Ashton Houghton, Vice President of Development for the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter. “We first launched this event with just twenty riders raising $16,000, and we could not have imagined how the Ride would be embraced by our cycling community. This will be our best event yet, thanks to our enthusiastic riders, donors, sponsors and volunteers.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological disorder that currently impacts 86,000 people in South Carolina. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.
The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter provides a 24-Hour Helpline (800-272-3900), information and referral, support groups, caregiver respite vouchers, and more to families affected by the disease. A portion of all funds raised will support national research efforts to determine the cause of and potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. 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. For more information: www.alz.org/sc or 800-272-3900.
