Alzheimer's Association -- the compasion to care, the leadership to conquer
Issue: #36, September 20, 2012                      
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This special EARLY edition of AlzBytes is to ensure that you remember to...
 




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More than 35 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's disease. On Alzheimer's Action Day September 21 join us in honoring them and raising awareness by wearing purple and telling people why.

Come see us at our table by the fountain at Colonie Center between 11 am and 2 pm tomorrow. Bring your change to donate your "wishes," and sign up to be an advocate. We'll also be presenting at 10:10 am at the "Living the 50+ Lifestyle" conference and expo at Holiday Inn Express in Latham. Stop by our information table and show us your purple!

Remember to help us turn Facebook purple for the day. For easy instructions on changing your profile picture to our END ALZ icon, visit our Facebook page.
All Welcome at National Alzheimer's Plan Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Paul Tonko on Thursday, September 27

Hear a progress update on the National Alzheimer's Plan, share your hopes and concerns about the fight against Alzheimer's disease with Congressman Tonko and meet Executive Director Elizabeth Smith-Boivin and Chapter Ambassador Ann Frantti
 
Location: Lakeview Restaurant at Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winner's Circle, Albany, NY
 
Time: 2 p.m.

Our thanks to Colonie Senior Services for donating the space and refreshments for this important event.
Tickets Now on Sale for September 29 Blondes vs. Brunettes Football Game 

 

On 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 the game and post-game celebration are on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets on line and learn more about the game and our sponsors.

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.  Support your favorite team by donating at one of the links below.
 
Don't Miss Your Chance to WIN!
 
Register a team or sign up to WALK before the
end of Alzheimer's Action Day September 21 and
you could win dinner for four at Reel Seafood Co.,
courtesy of PYX106 and ClearChannel Radio!
 


All team captains and individual walkers registered by midnight (24:00) on September 21 will be entered into the random drawing. The winner will be announced on our Facebook page and in the September 28 issue of AlzBytes! 

Sign up at 
 

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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