David Hyde Pierce and ABC7NY's Mike Marza will emcee the October 17 Central Park event honoring Ritter and Jed Levine, featuring free brain health pre-screenings and experiences for people living with dementia and care partners
NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After 28 years helping emcee CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk, ABC and Eyewitness News journalist and longtime anchor Bill Ritter is inviting New Yorkers to join him as someone living with the disease and helping lead CaringKind's "Know Your Brain. Walk With Me." campaign. The 38th Annual CaringKind Alzheimer's Walk and Brain Health Day will take place Saturday, October 17, at Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell, honoring Ritter and Jed Levine. The national public-awareness campaign was created by CaringKind, with launch support from ABC7NY.
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