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Gearing up for Walk to Remember

Written by: July 25 2011
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VERO BEACH — Organizers are gearing up for the 8th Annual Walk to Remember to benefit the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.

This year, the event will be held will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts 8:30 a.m.

Everyone who participates helps make a difference in the lives of families struggling with Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s diseases.

To make a donation, volunteer, request a Team packet, or register as an individual walker for this very worthy cause, email wtradmin@alzpark.org, or call 772-563-0505.

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