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Issue: #15, February 10, 2012
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ALZNENY in the News!
WTEN Kicks Off Feb. 7 5:30 News from Association Office
On Tuesday, February 7, the Obama Administration announced that $50 million in National Institute of Health funds will be immediately directed toward cutting-edge research in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, and that an President Obama's FY 2013 budget request will include an additional $80 million for research and $26 million toward enhancing other initiatives in caregiver supporter, provider education, public awareness and improvements in data infrastructure.
Local station WTEN lead its 5:30 newscast with the story, live from the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York offices after conducting an interview with Association Professional Education Specialist Gretchen Moore Simmons. To see video of the story, click the photo above. A new window will open and, after a short commercial, the video will play.
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 Petition Drive Continues, Headed to
250,000 Signatures
The President's actions to immediately direct more NIH funds to cutting edge Alzheimer's research and the announcement regarding his plans for the 2013 FY budget are certainly welcome. But, there's much more work to do to ensure that the National Alzheimer's Plan is a national strategic plan that is urgent, achievable and accountable to change the trajectory of this disease. The petition currently has over 130,000 signatures and is more than halfway to the new goal of a quarter million.
Be sure your voice be heard. Sign the petition online.
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Don't Forget These Three Great February Events Being Held to Support ALZNENY!
ALZNENY Board Member Lori Snyder is sponsoring the Annual Alzheimer's Fun Tournament on February 11 at Perry Lanes in Johnstown. Come out and support the 8-Pin No Tap tournament to benefit the 2012 Fulton-Montgomery Walk to End Alzheimer's.Open to four-person teams of men, women and/or kids at $15 per person. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.The event is open to a maximum of 32 teams, so be sure to call Lori at 518.705.4105 and check for space if you wish to bowl. Otherwise, just come out and join the fun.
Our friends at Atria Senior Living invite all to a Wine Pull at Atria Guilderland facility at 300 Mill Rose Court in Slingerlands on February 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for a evening of fun, fine food and good wine to benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York. Enjoy savory fare, sample paired wines and, for $20 take a chance and pull a random bottle of wine from their display containing selections valued from $10 to $60. For reservations, email Nicolle Schwartz or call her at 518.869.0211.
Blondes v. Brunettes to End Alzheimer's Night with the Siena Saints is Sunday, February 26. Representatives of our powderpuff
 football teams will duke it out in a halftime scrimmage during the Saints' final home game against Canisius. Tickets purchased through our website are $20, and all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Click here for more information and tickets. |
Alzhemier's Association Northeastern New York Chapter provides education, support programs, care consultations and referrals for people with the disease and their caregivers in a 17-county region encompassing New York's Capital-Saratoga area and spanning from Columbia and Greene counties to Canada and from Fulton and Montgomery counties to Vermont. The chapter also works with the national association to raise funds to support these programs and research into treatment, prevention and a cure. Our helpline is available round the clock at 1-800-272-3900. Find us on the Web at www.alz.org/northeasternny. |
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