Wendy Collins of Rochester will bike 100 miles in the 2014 Ride to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, July 12. Beginning and ending in Fort Devens, MA, the Ride provides a two-mile family ride, 30-mile, 62-mile and 100-mile route reaching all the way from Western Massachusetts to Southern New Hampshire.
The Ride to End Alzheimer’s grew from a small, family-inspired event, formerly called Memory Ride to a cycling challenge attracting riders throughout New England and beyond. The event raises awareness and funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s research of treatments and eventually a cure for Alzheimer’s.
“Over the past 18 years, Ride to End Alzheimer’s has raised more than $3 million to fund critical Alzheimer’s research through the Alzheimer’s Association’s research grants program,” said James Wessler, CEO and President of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter. “We are grateful for the dedication of Wendy, and all of those participating in the Ride for their commitment to finding a cure and raising awareness.”