FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter (AAGNJ) is spotlighting corporate partners who are making a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer's and other dementias by supporting the Walk To End Alzheimer’s (WTEA)—the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

This week, AAGNJ is expressing its gratitude toward Prager Metis, participants in the Monmouth-Ocean and Bergen-Passaic WTEA since 2016 and a Gold Level National Walk Team since 2018. Since becoming a National Walk Team, Prager Metis has raised more than $550,000 toward the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission.

According to AAGNJ, the accounting and advisory firm’s passion and dedication to helping those affected by Alzheimer’s disease has inspired and motivated others to get involved.

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"Prager Metis plays an integral role in the success of New Jersey’s Walks to End Alzheimer’s,” said Cheryl Ricci-Francione, Executive Director of AAGNJ. “Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Prager Metis has raised more than $90,000 since 2019 on behalf of the AAGNJ. We are grateful for their support of all those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia both here in New Jersey and around the United States.”

Casey Snyder, Director of Development at AAGNJ added that the funds raised through the efforts of Prager Metis and others “helps propel the Association’s mission forward—accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection and maximizing quality care and support.”

In addition to participating at many Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, Prager Metis employees host a variety of creative fundraising activities to support their efforts on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association.

These events include “Swirl, Sip and Support,” a virtual wine tasting and visit to Napa Valley with a guided flight of small production wines alongside three perfectly paired handcrafted food products, and a Prager Metis Pop-Up Shop in New York City (NYC), where sales of special occasion gowns for prom, graduations, weddings and more donated by designer Jovani raised more than $10,000 for the cause.

Additional fundraising events included a Pot Luck Luncheon in the Hackensack office, and an International Feast Luncheon in the NYC office, where team members had the opportunity to share their families’ signature dishes and sample coworker recipes. The team also held an Art and Gift Auction, where guests bid on an array of art, gift baskets and experiences.

The Prager Metis Charitable Foundation implemented a Photo Contest, a virtual Dance Showcase and a Swing for a Cure Golf Outing as well.

“I am so proud and grateful for the enthusiasm and generous spirit of our Prager Metis team members,” said Lori A. Roth, Global Managing Partner of Prager Metis. “They have persisted and developed innovative ways to fundraise throughout the pandemic in order to honor our firm’s commitment to support the Alzheimer’s Association. They are truly an inspiration.”

Rachel Baldwin, co-chair of the firm’s 2021 New Jersey WTEA Committee added that she enjoys “the fellowship and collaboration” that occurs when her team members come together for fundraising efforts.

“Getting to see and walk with all my teammates in person this past fall was truly a bonding experience,” she said.

Prager Metis is a top international accounting and advisory firm with more than 100 partners and principals, more than 400 team members and 24 offices worldwide. The firm provides expert advice to clients that protects and grows the value of their world—whether that world is local or extends across international markets.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only disease among the top 10 that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 11 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S.

In New Jersey alone, there are more than 190,000 people living with the disease and 347,000 caregivers.

To learn more, to register a team or to join a corporation in the fight to end Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/njwalk. To donate, text 2ENDALZ to 51555.