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Run for the Memory:

The Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter’s Run for the Memory program began in 2002, when a small group of individual runners approached the Alzheimer’s Association with their goal of completing the Boston Marathon while promoting awareness of Alzheimer's disease and raising funds in support of programs and services.

Over the past 8 years, the program has grown from this single marathon endeavor to a year-round fundraising athletic program, collectively raising over $1,100,000! To date, Run for the Memory runners have successfully completed the Boston, New York, and Chicago Marathons; the Falmouth Road Race; and the Reach the Beach Adventure Relay. New official events on the 2010 calendar include Boston's Run to Remember ½ marathon and 5 mile road race, and the Max Performance Triathlon Series – our inaugural triathlon initiative.

We invite individuals of all ages and abilities to join us by either participating as a runner, triathlete, or volunteer in one of our core races, or by supporting others that are MOVING for the cause.  Please also contact us with new events that you would like to participate in on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. 

The latest from the team: Meeting Boston Bill Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:56:00 +0000 The Run for the Memory team was fortunate enough to have its monthly meeting at the Bill Rodgers Running Center in Faneuil Hall on Tuesday - and Boston Bill was there. First of all, I did not realize the extent of his resume - winning a slew of marathons in the '70s and '80s, including Boston and New York in 1978 and 1979 and Boston and Toronto in 1980. He spoke to us for a while, offering up his remembrances of Boston and some quality advice. Here are some bits and pieces: -Your legs will be the most sore after running Boston, "but it's such a great feeling." -Take it easy, especially at the beginning of the race. -You're going to make it to the finish line - 26,000 other runners will be pulling you forward and a million people along the course will be helping you along. After he spoke, he signed memorabilia and chatted with anyone who approached him. It was quite a thrill to meet him and get him to sign my Alzheimer's Association jersey from the Falmouth Road Race.

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