North Shore Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Kevin M. Tierney, Sr. recently met with representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter to present them with a $2,500 contribution in support of their Northeastern MA walk, which was held on October 3rd at Brickstone Square in Andover.
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. More than six-million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's
® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Tierney said of the Alzheimer’s Association and the bank’s support:
Alzheimer’s is a horrific disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is a wonderful organization who shines a light on this devastating disease and makes it a national priority by increasing research funding. We’re proud to support their mission and will one day hopefully see a world without Alzheimer’s.
Autumn Hotaling, Senior Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts said of the bank’s contribution:
We're looking forward to a great Walk to End Alzheimer's this year and are so proud to partner again with North Shore Bank. Their support of our Walk advances our mission and allows the Association to provide much-needed education, care and support services to families affected by this devastating disease, as well as fund critically-needed Alzheimer’s research.” She added, “Thank you to the North Shore Bank team for your support of community events like the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
About the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. More than six-million people nationwide have Alzheimer’s – 143,000 of them live in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. To learn more, visit
www.alz.org/MANH, or call the
Helpline at 800-272-3900.