Media Advisory: Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. Presents 2nd Annual Riverhead Walk for Alzheimer’s & Clambake
Who: Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. (ADRC)
Participating Walk for Alzheimer’s teams and individuals
Local elected officials
Mickey B, Radio Personality, WGBB Radio and Master of Ceremonies
The Liberty Belles, USO troupe
Representatives of Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
What: Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. (ADRC) is presenting the 2nd Annual Riverhead Walk for Alzheimer’s & Clambake. There will be an opening ceremony with Mickey B, Radio Personality, WGBB Radio, as the Master of Ceremonies and live entertainment performed by the USO Liberty Belles. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow to signify the start of the Walk with local elected officials and representatives of Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center.
The Walk will begin at Milton L. Burns Park and go along the scenic waterfront, ending at the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center. After the Walk, participants who raise $100 or more will enjoy a clambake and buffet lunch and full access to the aquarium.
This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000. Last year, more than 200 people took part in the Riverhead Walk and Clambake, with the fundraising goal of $25,000. Through the efforts of these individuals and teams who took part in this event, they exceeded the goal by raising more than $35,000.
When: Saturday, August 24
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting and Walk: 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: noon
Where: Milton L. Burns Park (formerly Grangebel Park)
Peconic Avenue (off Route 25)
Riverhead, NY
Directions: LIE to Exit 72 (Rte. 25 E) toward Riverhead. Merge onto West Main Street. After 3.3 miles, turn right onto Peconic Avenue. Milton Burns Park is on the right-hand side.
Photo Ops: Ms. Malack-Ragona addressing the Walkers at the opening ceremony. Ms. Malack-Ragona joining local elected officials and representatives of Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center at the ribbon cutting. Walkers going along the waterfront and towards the aquarium.
