Konica Minolta employees and dealer partners united in an incredible show of support for Alzheimer’s research by participating in the annual Ride to End ALZ. More than $125,000 was raised for the cause, with Konica Minolta topping the final fundraising leaderboard for the second consecutive year.

Company Tops Final Fundraising Leaderboard in Ride to End ALZ for Second Consecutive Year

Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the final fundraising results through its participation in the Alzheimer's Association Ride to End ALZ. The ride was held Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, with additional fundraising through the month of September to further support the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Again this year, Konica Minolta engaged its employees and dealers to raise awareness and donations. The company matched the first $20,000 in employee donations and raised 84 percent of its $150,000 goal. A total of $125,268 was raised through more than 700 donations and 98 riders, with 100 percent of these funds going toward research to find a cure.

For the second year in a row, Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales, was the event’s top fundraiser, raising a total of $24,580. Her “REV’D UP II” team was again the top team, with 31 members bringing in $66,684. Many Konica Minolta dealers participated in the event by forming teams and making sizable donations.

Riding teams:

Ameritek
Blue Technologies - Ohio
Copier Fax Business Technologies
Digital Office Systems
Edwards Business Systems
Komax
Novatech
Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc.
The Swenson Group
Virginia Business Systems

Donors:

AIS
Abadan
Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office
Bodnar Sales and Service
Budget Document Technology
Caltronics National
Datamax
DEX
Document Solutions, Inc.
Function4
Hungate Business Services
J.T. Ray Company
Marco
Novatech
Pacific Office Automation
Plus Inc.
Royal Office Equipment
Systel
The Lang Company
Topp Business Solutions

“Once again, we experienced the power of our employees and dealer partners uniting in an incredible show of support for such a worthy cause, with generous donations and participation by riders on stationary bikes in spin classes, on Pelotons and on outdoor rides,” said Blackmer. “The importance of every dollar going toward research cannot be overstated, as we continue to make remarkable strides. Through the Alzheimer’s Association’s work, we can now diagnose the disease earlier than ever before – prior to patients even beginning to exhibit symptoms – giving them an enormous lead on the disease by starting treatments and drug therapies to slow its progression and improve their quality of life. I am so proud of our Konica Minolta community for their support and cannot thank everyone enough for being a part of this event.”

By participating in the Ride to End ALZ, Konica Minolta, its employees and dealer partners fueled support services and cutting-edge research to change the trajectory of Alzheimer's disease. Each dollar raised helps advance research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer's and provides help for those facing dementia today.

View a recap video with participant photos here.

Konica Minolta thanks everyone who has contributed to the Alzheimer's Association Ride to End ALZ. Learn more about the organization and upcoming events here.