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Highlights are interesting and informative news, events and resources from the state and national level. New information valuable to boomers, older adults and caregivers is featured regularly.

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  • Alzheimer Association Memory Walk
    The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk(r) is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's.
  • Arthritis Walk
    The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that supports public awareness and raises funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children with arthritis.
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light The Night Walk
    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk is an annual event to raise funds for cures. It's the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of patients and their families.
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Hike For Discovery
    Hike For Discovery is a hiking and fundraising program for people who love to be in the great outdoors and want to help people battling cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen for the Cure
    With survivors and activists in 125 cities and communities, more than 100 Komen Race for the Cure(r) events in the United States and three International Affiliates, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the most progressive grassroots organization fighting breast cancer today.

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