Alzheimer's Association -- the compasion to care, the leadership to conquer
Issue: #35, September 14, 2012                      
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Show your colors in support of the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
 
Purple is the color of the Alzheimer's movement. More than 35 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's. On Alzheimer's Action Day September 21 join us in spreading the word by wearing purple and telling people why.
 
Then, encourage them to sign up to WALK to END Alzheimer's and make sure you've signed up yourself.

For the third consecutive year, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is dedicating its September 17-21 Celebrity Week to World Alzheimer's Month, with all proceeds for the week benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. Millionaire host Meredith Vieira appreciates the opportunity to dedicate the week to ALZ because of her personal connection to the disease. Alzheimer's took her father, and her brother, Steve, developed young onset Alzheimer's. This year's celebrities, who will all don their purple, include Mo'Nique, Paula Deen, Cheech Marin, Jack�e and Tony Dovolani. Check local listings or visit the Millionaire website for time and channel.
Tickets are
now on sale!

 

Saturday, September 29 our ladies take the field in the age old rivalry  to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The game will be held at Saratoga High School, where the gates will open at 4 p.m. in preparation for a 5 p.m. kickoff.
 
There will be plenty of action on the field, but we'll also have some fun on the sidelines. DJ Jack Burt will provide some tunes. At half time, one lucky attendee will have an opportunity to win a new car provided by Mangino Pontiac Buick. And, there's rumors flying around about some cheerlieaders.
 
After the game, join us at 28 Tables/The Metro in Saratoga Springs for our post game celebration with fine food and music by The Schmooze.

Tickets for both the game and post-game celebration are on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets on line.

And, while the game on the field is bound to be exciting, the real winners are the ones who raise the most for the cause.  You can cast your vote for the winning fundraising team by clicking the link of your choice below and donating in you team's honor.

For more information about our Blonde's vs. Brunettes game and fundraiser, email Holly or call her at 518.867.4999 x211.
Please join us on Thursday, September 27 for a Town Hall Meeting on the National Alzheimer's Plan

Come and meet Executive Director Elizabeth Smith-Boivin and Chapter Ambassador Ann Frantti. Hear a progress update on the National Alzheimer's Plan, and share your hopes and concerns about the fight against Alzheimer's with Congressman Paul Tonko.
 
Location: Lakeview Restaurant at Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winner's Circle, Albany, NY
 
Time: 2 p.m.
In the news . . . 
 
 
The Joytones performed their first concert at the World Alzheimer's Month Celebration and Walk to END Alzheimer's Season Kickoff at Colonie Center on September 4 and were featured in a story on WNYT Newschannel 13. Click here to watch the story.
 
If you like what you see, why not join! The Joytones are looking for more people interested in singing along.  The Joytones is a chorus for people with memory loss and their singing partners. They rehearse in Clifton Park on Tuesday mornings. If you would like to know more, please email Bill Hinrichs or call him at 518.867.4999 x 203.
 
And....
 
Don't forget to sign up for the Capital Region 
WALK to END Alzheimer's 
Saturday, October 20 at Siena College. 

Alzheimer'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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