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Rally at the Capitol a Success!
Over 100 people concerned about Alzheimer's, including people living with the disease, care partners and Young Champions rallied at the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda on February 4 in support of important legislation to help working caregivers.
The advocates assembled were moved to action, as they were addressed by Alzheimer's Association Executive Director Sue Spalding, Young Champion Breanna Olson and Senator Carla Nelson (author of the Alzheimer's Caregiver Sick Leave Bill). Immediately following the program, advocates proceeded to the offices of their legislators to request support for the bill. Thanks to the work of Alzheimer's advocates, the Alzheimer's Caregiver Sick Leave Bill has an energetic trajectory in both houses of the Minnesota legislature and will likely pass this session.
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Conference Registration Expected to Fill Soon. Register Now!
Time is running out to secure your spot at the upcoming Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference on Saturday, March 2. Several sessions are already full, so register online today at alz.org/mnnd to guarantee you'll be in the building for the Midwest's premiere dementia conference. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. CST on February 27, but the conference will likely be at capacity in advance of that date so don't delay.
This year's opening keynotes will feature legendary coach and inspirational figure Pat Summitt, as well as Dr. Eric Reiman, Executive Director of the Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Arizona.
Check out the conference brochure for all the details.
For general conference questions, call 952.857.0548 or email
mnnd-conference@alz.org.
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Get Cold for the Cause on February 23
Join our team as we jump into frigid Forest Lake on February 23! The Alzheimer's Association is putting a team together for the Rotary Club of Forest Lake's Winter Plunge: Getting Cold for a Cause event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Put on your purple wardrobe and take the plunge!
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2013
Place: Lakeside Beach, Forest Lake
Time: Registration: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Plunging: 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Plunge with us:
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Share the Love on February 14
Double your impact (up to $4,000) by donating to the Alzheimer's Association on February 14, in honor of Giving Hearts Day. This 24-hour, online fundraiser supports charitable organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota, and last year, more than $1.6 million was raised for area nonprofits. Make a difference with a gift to the Alzheimer's Association, and help us support those in Minnesota and North Dakota facing Alzheimer's and related dementias.
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Become an ALZ Star
Are you participating in any of the 2013 Twin Cities Marathon weekend events? Go the distance in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by running and raising awareness and funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Whether you participate in the 5K Run/Walk, family events, 10K, 10-mile or the full marathon, challenge yourself to become an inspiration for those impacted by Alzheimer's disease.
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