Regatta to End ALZ

Head of the Swain | Bantam Lake | August 15, 2026

This summer, Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is proud to host the Regatta to End ALZ, the first rowing regatta dedicated to supporting the fight against Alzheimer’s.

Held on Bantam Lake in Litchfield, Connecticut, the Regatta to End ALZ is part of LHRC’s annual Head of the Swain, our signature summer regatta and the culmination of months of training for youth and adult athletes. Families, friends, alumni, and supporters line the lake to cheer on competitors and celebrate the rowing community.

This year, the event carries an even greater purpose.

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, the Regatta to End ALZ transforms a beloved community tradition into an opportunity to support research, care, and advocacy for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Why This Matters

Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country and touches communities everywhere — including our own.

By dedicating the Head of the Swain to this cause, Litchfield Hills Rowing Club hopes to unite athletes, families, businesses, and supporters in a shared effort to make a difference.

This regatta is about more than racing.

It is about honoring loved ones, protecting memories, and standing together in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

How Your Donation Helps

Your contribution directly supports the Alzheimer’s Association and its work to:

• Advance critical Alzheimer’s research
• Provide care and support for families living with the disease
• Advocate for resources and awareness nationwide

Every donation helps turn this event into lasting impact beyond race day.

Join the Effort

Even if you’re not racing, you can still be part of the Regatta to End ALZ.

Community members, alumni, businesses, and friends of the rowing community are invited to support the cause by donating and sharing the mission.

Donations of $10 or more will receive a commemorative Regatta to End ALZ window decal.
Donations of $50 or more will receive a limited-edition 11×17 commemorative poster.

Display your support and help spread awareness throughout our community.

Donate Today

Every gift helps move us closer to a future without Alzheimer’s.

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Thank you for rowing with us to End ALZ.

Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, serving our community with the sport of rowing.
We are an independent USRowing Club. Youth from Lakeview High & Forman School can earn Varsity letters, and our club welcomes all youth and adults who wish to pursue the sport of rowing in all of Litchfield County and our surrounding communities.