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Swim aims to raise $10K for Alzheimer's disease
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July 20, 2009 | 12:19 PM
Bryan Proctor was away at SUNY Cortland in 2003 when his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's disease, came to live with his family in Greenlawn. In an effort to do something to help, the following summer he swam from Asharoken Beach in Northport to Knollwood Beach in Huntington, to raise funds and awareness for this devastating disease which affects 55,000 people here on Long Island. Although Bryan swam alone the first year, each year since he has been joined by a terrific group of people who have compassion and determination to make a difference.
At noon Wednesday, July 22, Bryan, his brother Eric, and 30 other volunteers will swim 3.5 miles across Northport Bay to raise funds for research and the Alzheimer's Association of Long Island. They will be accompanied by men in the Huntington Harbormaster and Northport Fire Department boats as well as volunteers in kayaks.
Funds raised by the swim go to research and for programs the Alzheimer's Association provides for persons and families affected by this devastating disease. For more information on the programs and services provided by AALI, please visit www.alz.org/longisland and/or contact Mary Ann Ragona, CEO, executive director AALI at 631-580-5100)
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| Also on July 22 in support of the mission, Finley's at Greene Street, Huntington is sponsoring a happy hour with $6 admission and drinks half price from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. |
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Those who wish to sponsor Proctor and his friends may visit his web site at www.memoryswim.org.
Also on July 22 in support of the mission, Finley's at Greene Street, Huntington is sponsoring a happy hour with $6 admission and drinks half price from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
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