Merrimack End Alz

07/01/2022

Why do we host the NH Hot DogZ event for Alzheimer’s? Watch this video 💜 Thank you Merrimack TV for your support and help to raise awareness of this terrible disease 💜 A special thanks to Bob Bergin and Silvia White for all the hours and sacrifice to plan and execute our event. Thank you to our local company sponsors! Thank you to all the volunteers and those of you that showed up to make a donation and enjoy a hot dog on a beautiful summer day. 💜💜💜

When Merrimack comes together as a community, our light is pretty bright. Over it's 7 years, the Longest Day has raised over $35k for the Alzheimer's Associa...

06/20/2022

Check out Bob Bergin on Chattin’ with Jeanine 💜

06/25/2021

06/25/2021

📸 Photo credit: Mary Pelrine

06/25/2021

THANK YOU to everyone who came out today for the Hot Dogz to End Alz event! We sold over 2,000 hot dogs to help in the fight to making this our most successful year yet 💜 Special thanks to the local sponsors who helped make this event a success!!

06/24/2021

We've sold over 1,000 hot dogs so far! Come on down and join us as we fight to END ALZ in Merrimack 💜

05/30/2021

Support our Longest Day fundraiser by joining us in person on June 24, donating, or joining our fundraising team via the link below! 💜

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NH Hot DogZ is fighting Alzheimer's by participating in The Longest Day. Support us by donating today!

05/22/2021

Here at Merrimack End Alz, we want to highlight some key members of the local community dedicating their time to this great cause. So, without further ado, meet our first Featured Fundraiser, Ron Sloane! 💜

Q: What is your connection to Alzheimer’s disease?
A: My dad, Al Sloane, passed away in 2004 after suffering with dementia for a little over 2 yrs. It was a terrible time for him and our family witnessing the memory loss and his health decline. Since his passing I’ve searched for ways to get involved in our community to help others going through similar experiences. I feel so fortunate to have found and become a member of the Knights of Columbus. Through my involvement with the Knights I’ve met some wonderful people with common goals of helping others.

Q: How long have you been involved with the Alzheimer’s Association’s fight to end Alz?
A: Six years ago a brother knight, Bob Bergen, came up with an idea to start a local fundraising activity to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer’s and the fight to end this horrible disease. With the help of a few others we started NH Hot DogZ to End Alz. In five years our community-based fundraiser has raised and donated over $21,000 to Alzheimer’s Association. Four years ago I learned of the Manchester Walk to End Alz and together with the support of my wonderful family and friends started "Team ALDO” in honor of my dad. Our team has raised over $5,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Q: What’s something you wish more people knew about Alzheimer’s disease?
A: Everybody knows someone who has experienced the horrible effects of Alzheimer’s. More than 6 million Americans are currently suffering with this disease. Awareness and fundraising is critical to help scientists find a cure.

Q: What are you doing when you’re not rocking the purple at an Alzheimer’s event?
A: Driving my pontoon boat around Baboosic Lake, enjoying time with my wife Susan and our four kids and their significant others. Life is good.

Special thanks to Ron for his story. If you would like to nominate someone as a Featured Fundraiser, let us know in the comments!

05/21/2021

Merrimack End Alz organizers Bob Bergin and Ron Sloane recently went on Chattin' with Jeanine, hosted by New Hampshire State Rep Jeanine Notter, to discuss this year's 6th Annual Hot Dogz to End Alz event! 🎥🌟

05/19/2021