In 2003, I swam the first 3.5 nautical mile Distant Memories Swim to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease which impacts over 55,000 families here on Long Island. Since then, I've been joined by my friends and together we have raised over $52,000 for research and the Alzheimer's Association, Long Island (AALI).
At 12 noon on Monday, July 26, 2010, the Distant Memory swim team participants swam with me from Asharoken Beach in Northport, across Northport Bay, to Knollwood Beach in Huntingon to raise funds to fight this disease and other forms of dementia.
It is estimated that 14-16 million of today's baby boomers will have Alzheimer's disease. The social, economical, and emotional impact will be devastating. Damage begins 10-20 years before symptoms appear. We must find a way to prevent Alzheimer's disease now, before the damage begins. By donating, the mind you save may be your own or a loved one's. Please join me and my friends in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by donating to the Alzheimer's Association Long Island.
This year's swim is in memory of Albert Rivoire. 
THE SWIMMERS: |
In memory/honor of: |
Sponsor Your Swimmers>> |
Bryan Proctor
Eric Proctor Miki Borg Lily Olenschlager Christian Olenschlager William VanNostrand Judianne Davis Alex Borg Jackie Martin Jim Daly Dave Borg Christine Puccinelli PJ Hahn Bill Drinkwater Alexandra Steinberg Michele Delarosa Matt Nichols Anneka Cantone Nancy Ackley Phil Dedora Mike Meritet Dani Meritet Greg Taylor Steve Mekisky Tim Farino Alexandra Brunswick Katie McAllister Brian Averbuck | Al Rivoire
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Raising Awareness and Funds For Alzheimer’s Disease
Long Distance Swim Across Northport Bay
Asharoken Beach to Knollwood Beach
Thanks for coming out to cheer on
Greenlawn resident, SUNY Cortland PE Graduate,
and PE Teacher in Roosevelt School District
Bryan Proctor & the Distant Memories Swim Team
As they swim the distance on
Monday, July 26th, 2010
For more information about this event please contact
Alzheimer’s Association Long Island at
(631) 580-5100 extension 306
To sponsor Bryan and/or his teammates,
Donations can be mailed to:
AALI, attn: Distant Memory Swim, 3281 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Suite E-13, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Timothy's Pizzeria of Centerport