Matthew Malloy to Chair 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville
April 4, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Matthew Malloy has joined the Alzheimer’s Association as Event Chair for the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville. Malloy, who serves as district manager of pharmacy and retail operations for Walgreens, will lead a volunteer planning committee, comprised of the following members:
Event Co-chair – Gail Stokes, Editor, All About Seniors Resource/Referral Directory
Logistics Chair – Amber Morse, Marketing and Recruiting, Assisting Angels Homecare
Sponsorship Chair – Maggi Holloway, Owner, HomeWell Senior Care
Marketing & Outreach Chair – Leslie Fletcher, Communications Manager, City of Greenville
Team Retention Chair – Anne Mangum, sister of the late SC Governor Carroll Campbell
Team Recruitment Chair – Kelli Koglin, Dispute Resolution & Retention Coordinator, Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
Mission Chair – Toni Edge, Resident Relations Director, Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
AIM/Advocacy Chair – Jeff Breazeale, Paralegal Student, Greenville Technical College
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville will take place on Saturday, October 7 at Fluor Field. At the event, walk participants will complete a two-mile walk and learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
“We are so fortunate to have devoted volunteers like Matt who give their time, energy and expertise to help us increase Alzheimer’s awareness and raise the funds we need to provide care and support for those affected, advocate for the needs and rights of people facing Alzheimer’s and accelerate research across the globe,” said Kimberly Best, senior director of development for the Alzheimer’s Association SC Chapter.
In the United States, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Registration for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville is open, and supporters can begin raising funds and awareness now. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Learn more by completing an online Volunteer Interest Form.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
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 or call 800.272.3900.
