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Support Alzheimer's Research in Snellville

The 2012 Alzheimer's Memory Walk garage sale will be held the weekend of Sept. 7.

You, a family member, a close friend, or someone you know will be an unfortunate victim of Alzheimer’s Disease.

According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s Disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, surpassing diabetes. 

You can help with the research and respite care needed for caregivers by participating in this Annual Garage Sale.

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The 2012 Alzheimer’s Memory Walk garage sale will be held at the , 2160 Fountain Drive, Snellville, on Friday, September 7, 8:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. and Saturday, September 8, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Friday, hamburgers and hot dogs will be prepared on the grill between 11:30 -1:30 p.m. with proceeds going toward the Alzheimer’s Association. This event is being held rain or shine. The staff from Behavioral Health Program along with Gail Kramer, Alzheimer Garage Sale Volunteer Chairperson of the H2U-Health To You program will be working this sale. What a team!

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You can bring your garage sale donations (no clothes please) to the Eastside Heritage Center beginning Saturday, September 1th.

Alzheimer’s Disease affects millions of Americans daily and almost 200,000 Georgians. The occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease will triple in the next 25 years. Informational, emotional, and some cases financial support to affected families is needed.

You can participate by donating and/or buying items. You can make a difference! All proceeds from the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Garage Sale will be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

For more information, contact Annie Copeland at (678) 300-0236. 


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