48 Hours for Alzheimer's Awareness

Alzheimer’s New Jersey® Board member and endurance cyclist Andy Dunberg will cycle non-stop solo for 48 hours this Father’s Day Weekend to raise awareness and $50,000 for Alzheimer’s New Jersey programs. His ride will take place at the Livingston Oval, Livingston, NJ, beginning on Friday, June 19th at 7:00 am and will end on Sunday morning, June 21st at 7:00 am. Dunberg, of Little Falls, NJ, hopes to cycle more than 450 miles over 2 days to honor his father and aunt who both passed away from Alzheimer’s disease.

“Alzheimer’s robs people of their memories, their ability to complete even the simplest tasks, and eventually, without exception, their lives, while putting a terrible strain on caregivers and their families” says Dunberg. “I know this first hand because my father and aunt passed away from Alzheimer’s disease and the pain of losing loved ones in such an awful way has motivated me for more than 25 years to help other hurting families through my passion for endurance cycling.”

“We are extremely grateful and inspired by Andy’s dedication to our mission,” says Ken Zaentz, President and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey. “As the number of families impacted by Alzheimer’s grows in New Jersey, the help of people like Andy to support our programs is more important than ever This is especially true now because COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of our spring fundraising events and the impact is severe.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey invites the community to help Andy go the distance. Stop by the Livingston Oval and cheer Andy on or make a donation at www.alznj.org. Every mile Andy rides, and every dollar donated will give someone affected by Alzheimer’s the gift of a better day and hope for a cure tomorrow.

An estimated 5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias of which more than 600,000 are New Jersey residents. To learn more about Alzheimer’s New Jersey programs call the telephone Helpline at 888-280-6055 or visit www.alznj.org

About Alzheimer’s New Jersey

Alzheimer’s New Jersey. headquartered in Roseland, NJ, is the independent, Garden State non-profit providing continuous support for individuals and families battling Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s in New Jersey. Through the tireless dedication of staff, community partnerships, professional partnerships, volunteers, donors and other friends, Alzheimer’s New Jersey helps New Jersey families navigate the difficulties of today, while working for a cure to build a better future for families tomorrow. Alzheimer’s New Jersey is not affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association. To learn more, visit www.alznj.org.