The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Sponsor 2012 “Miles of Memories” Walk for Alzheimer’s

Posted by Marci Tyldesley
April 24, 2012

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Rich Miner (Falmouth Service Center Board of Directors), Jay Zavala (President of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce), Joel Crowell (President of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod) and Ron Garcia (Business Development Officer at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod’s new Falmouth location). Courtesy Marci Tyldesley

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At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Rich Miner (Falmouth Service Center Board of Directors), Jay Zavala (President of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce), Joel Crowell (President of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod) and Ron Garcia (Business Development Officer at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod’s new Falmouth location).

Credit Courtesy Marci Tyldesley

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The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has stepped up as the presenting sponsor of the 20^th annual “Miles of Memories” Walks for Alzheimer’s on Cape Cod benefiting Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands. The walks take place on Sunday, May 6 and May 20. This year the Walk will take place in the Upper Cape at the Cape Cod Canal, the Lower Cape in Harwich, and the Outer Cape in Provincetown on May 20. On May 6, the walks will take place on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Hyannis.

“As a community bank on Cape Cod, we’re pleased to support a fundraiser that directly benefits Cape Codders,” said Joel Crowell, President of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. “The Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod does wonderful and tireless work to support individuals and families affected by the disease right here on the Cape. We hope to see a tremendous turnout at the walks. We’ll have our walk teams there!”

This event is the largest annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, the area’s only organization devoted solely to providing education, respite, and support for the over 10,000 local individuals who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and the family members and professionals who care for them. 100% of the funds raised by the “Miles of Memories” Walk for Alzheimer’s stay here on the Cape & Islands.

For more information, to register for the walks, or to donate online, visit www.alzcapecod.org/walk.

Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Inc., established in 1984, is a private, local non-profit that provides education, support, and information to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and the family members and professionals who care for them. www.alzcapecod.org

The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod is an independent, local, mutual community bank with over $630 million in assets. Established In 1921, the bank celebrated its milestone 90th Anniversary in 2011. The Bank is headquartered in Hyannis with branches on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, East Dennis and West Barnstable; in Sandwich at 275 Cotuit Road; in Hyannis at 695 Attucks Lane in Independence Park; in East Harwich at 1470 Orleans Road/Route 39; and a loan and business development center in Falmouth at 649 Main Street. For more information, visit www.mycapecodbank.com, www.facebook.com/mycapecodbank, or call 508-568.3400.

Sunday, May 20 Walk Locations:

Upper Cape Walk at the Canal: Registration begins at 11:00am at the Buzzards Bay Recreation Center. The 4-mile Walk begins at noon.

Lower Cape Walk in Harwich: Registration begins at 11:00am at the gazebo at Brooks Park. The 3-mile Walk begins at noon.

Outer Cape Walk in Provincetown: Registration begins at 11:00am at the Provincetown Town Hall. The 2.5-mile Walk begins at noon.

Sunday, May 6 Walk Locations:

Hyannis: Registration begins at 11:00am at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center. The 2.5-mile Walk begins at noon.

Martha’s Vineyard: Registration begins at 11:00am at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs. The 2.5-mile Walk begins at noon.

Nantucket: Registration begins at 11:00am at the Muse. The 4-mile Walk begins at noon.

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