Mary Lou Tuohey will be back as chair of Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Orleans

Event will be Sept. 27 at Medina’s State Street Park

Press Release, Alzheimer’s Association

Provided photo from Alzheimer’s Association: Mary Lou Tuohey and her daughter Nicole are shown in Medina at a recent Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Nicole is holding a bag of paper links she sells for the Alzheimer’s Association.

MEDINA – Mary Lou Tuohey has been named as the chair of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Orleans County, a role she has held for several years.

Tuohey recently retired as owner of Case-Nic Cookies in Medina. She and her daughter, Nicole, are well known in the area for their fundraising on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association.

“I am excited to once again participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I walk in honor, memory and support of my Mom, Dad and two aunts who all passed from Alzheimer’s,” Tuohey said. “Remember those who forget to remember…”

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Orleans County will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at State Street Park in Medina.

On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change the course of the disease,” said Kaitlyn Less, director of development for the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  “We hope everyone in the community can join us by starting a team to help raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease, as well as funding research toward treatments that will finally end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.”

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In New York, there are more than 426,500 people living with the disease and 656,000 caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/WNYwalk.