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The End of Alzheimer's Starts Here
Walk to End Alzheimer's™ 2012
This fall, join the more than 10,000 people in Minnesota and North Dakota who will raise awareness and funds by walking to end Alzheimer's. The Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter host 14 Walks in September and October, which will raise funds to provide help and hope to those impacted by dementia through education and support services, state and federal advocacy and research into treatment, prevention and a cure.
Together, we can end a disease that is the nation's sixth-leading cause of death; and together, we can reclaim our future. Check out the website at alz.org/walk to start or join a team today! Recruit your friends, fundraise online and spread the word via social media.
2012 Walks
- Bismarck, ND - Saturday, September 15
- Brainerd, MN - Saturday, September 22
- Dickinson, ND - Saturday, September 8
- Duluth, MN - Saturday, September 29
- Grand Forks, ND - Saturday, September 8
- Mankato, MN - Saturday, September 15
- Red Wing, MN - Saturday, October 6
- Rochester, MN - Saturday, September 8
- St. Cloud, MN - Saturday, September 29
- Twin Cities, MN - Saturday, September 22
- Warroad, MN - Saturday, September 15
- West Fargo, ND - Saturday, September 15
- Willmar, MN - Saturday, October 6
- Winona, MN - Saturday, September 29
Click here to learn more about Minnesota and North Dakota Walks.
Volunteer
Walk to End Alzheimer's would not be possible without fantastic volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of areas including event setup, registration, walker patrol, roaming advocates, cheerers and event breakdown. If you are interested in volunteering, please email walkmnnd@alzmndak.org to learn more.
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Second Annual Regina Medical Center Alzheimer's Walk
Join Regina Medical Center at their second annual Alzheimer's Walk on Saturday, September 29! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. Come join in on the fun with a pig roast, free pulled pork sandwiches, raffle prizes, a silent auction and much more! All proceeds from this event support the Alzheimer's Association. For more information or questions, please contact Mary Salm at mary.salm@reginalmedical.org or 651.480.4377.
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Central Minnesota Walk to End Alzheimer's Kickoff Parties
Attend one of our Walk Kickoff Meetings to learn about the St. Cloud and Willmar Walks to End Alzheimer's as well as tips and tools for starting a team, meeting your fundraising goals and much more. No registration is necessary and light refreshments provided at each meeting. Bring a friend!
- Wednesday, August 15, 6:30 pm | Alzheimer's Association Office (American Red Cross building)
- Thursday, August 16, 6:30 p.m. | Willmar Chamber of Commerce office
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Alzheimer's Association International Conference
This year's Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) was held in Vacouver, British Columbia, Canada, from July 14-19. AAIC is the world's leading forum on dementia research and brings together the scientific community to share the most recent ideas, theories and thought starters surrounding the disease. Over 4,300 attendees gathered to join the conversation.
Michelle Barclay, the Vice President of Program Services for the Association's Minnesota-North Dakota chapter, presented on the importance of connecting individuals to available resources soon after diagnosis.
Dr. Ronald Petersen, Ph.D., M.D., of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine received the 2012 Zaven Khachaturian Award, which recognizes an individual whose compelling vision, selfless dedication and extraordinary achievement has significantly advanced the field of Alzheimer's science.
For more information on the conference and the research presented, visit alz.org/aaic.
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September Twins Game
The Minnesota Twins and the Alzheimer's Association have
teamed up to offer homeplate view seats to the September
8th game against the Cleveland Indians. With $5 from each
ticket benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, this event is a
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Bake Sale
Staff and volunteers of the Alzheimer's Association are baking up their favorite treats and making them available to the public for one day only! It's taking place
Tuesday, September 11th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Alzheimer'sAssociation office in Edina. Proceeds will support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
For additional info, call Libby Wilhelmy at 952.857.0549
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Allianz Driving to Donate Auction
Take a minute to browse and bid on over 70 online auction items! The Allianz Life Insurance of North America Driving to Donate Golf Tournament online auction runs August 1-16 and all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota.
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Volunteers Needed for Univita's Golf To End
Univita, a 2012 Alzheimer's Association Angel Sponsor, is hosting their annual Golf to End Alzheimer's event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association on Friday, August 17 at Braemar Golf Course in Edina. Univita is in need of volunteers to help at the golf tournament. View the opportunities and register online.
*Please note, you'll have to enter your e-mail address to see the opportunities, but that doesn't commit you to volunteering.
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Upcoming Education and Social Events
Duluth, MN
- Get the Facts | August 15, 7 p.m. | Driving and Dementia | 1301 Rice Lake Rd
- Duluth Meetup | August 23, 6:30 p.m. | 1301 Rice Lake Rd
- Benefit Dinner & Auction | September 16, 5 - 8 p.m. | Grandma's Sport's Garden
Rochester, MN
- Rochester Meetup | August 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.| Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St NW
Twin Cities, MN
- Memory Meetup | August 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.| Coffee, Conversation & Celebration | Walker Art Center
- Memory Meetup | August 10, 17, 24, 31 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Creative Stretch | Walker Art Center
- Discover Your Story at the MIA | August 10 & 11, 10:30 a.m. | Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Contemporary Journeys | August 29 | Walk Art Center
Willmar, MN
- Get the Facts | August 9, 6:30 - 8p.m. | Living with Purpose, Passtion and Potential Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building, 2200 23rd St. NE
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