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Issue: #37, October 89, 2012
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Free 24/7 Helpline:1-800-272-3900
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AlzBytes: the e-News of the Northeastern New York Chapter
4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405 | Albany, NY 12205 | www.alz.org/northeasternny | infoneny@alz.org | 518.867.4999 |
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What a Game!
What an Incredible Group of People!
 Saratoga Springs High School was the setting for a fantastic game of football between our Morris Ford Brunettes and Axiom Capital Blondes on Saturday, September 29. The ladies definitely came to play and the game once again, came down to the final seconds. With under a minute left, the Blondes made a touchdown, bringing them within two points of tying last year's champs. But, the light-haired ladies met with an unmovable Brunette defense, and the game ended with a score of 14-12 and a second year of bragging rights for the Brunettes. After an inspirational trophy presentation on the field, the action moved to The Metro/28 Tables in downtown Saratoga Springs, where The Schmooze had the crowd rocking into the night. The players and coaches of both teams were honored for their commitment on and off the filed, as was the amazing planning committee for the event. Laura Brothers was recognized as Fundraising MVP for the second year in a row, and Jodi Wheeler was honored as Game MVP.
While the donations are still coming in and the count is still going on, it is clear that this dedicated group far surpassed last year's fundraising total. We'll have a final tally in the next edition of AlzBytes. For now, enjoy perusing the game night photo album on our Facebook page. And be sure to go to our Facebook profile page at www.Facebook.com/ALZNENY and click the "Like" button to ensure you stay up on all our news! |
Don't Miss Another Chance to WIN!
The winner of the September 29 drawing for Four Regal Theaters Movie Tickets and a $25 Crossgates Mall gift certificate was Jessica Clemente of the Burke & Casserly Team. Winner of this weeks prize of a $25 gift certificate to Hildreth's Restaurant in Mechanicville and a $20 Silver Parrot gift certificate to be used at the Clifton Park or Albany location is Janice Vunk of the Alzheimer's Association NENY Office Champions team. Congratulations Janice and a huge thank you for raising over $1,903! The winner of our random drawing from our October 4 Bank Night was Linda Procak.
This week every WALKer who
has made it into the
Champions Club will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Sunset Café in Ballston Spa and a $50 Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association certificate to be used at the business of your choice. This contest ends on Sunday at midnight (24:00 on 10/14).
Be a WALK to END Alzheimer's® Champions Club Member! Raise $500 for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association and you'll join the elite ranks of the new WALK to END Alzheimer's Champions Club. Members of the Champions Club receive the following benefits.
* Official Walk to End Alzheimer's event T-Shirt*
* Champions Club commemorative medal on Walk Day!
* Fundraising badge on your personal Walk Web page
* Thank-you certificate
* Recognition on the National Walk Thank-You Web Page
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In Other News . . .
T-Shirts are HERE!
And our WALK Bank Night on Friday, October 12 just became WALK T-Shirt Night, too!
Stop by the Alzheimer's Association office at 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405 in Albany on Friday between 4 and 7 p.m. Visit with staff and other WALKers, enjoy some wine or coffee and light refreshments. While you're here, pick up any supplies you need, drop off any cash and checks to be applied to your WALK tally prior to WALK Day, and pick up t-shirts for yourself and your team members who have raised $100 or more. Plus, everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes!
Our National Alzheimer's Plan Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Paul Tonko on September 29 was a great success. We're grateful to Congress Tonko for giving us his time to listen to the concerns and stories of those who attended, and for sharing with us his hopes for progress on funding for the National Alzheimer's Plan. Thank you, too, to Colonie Senior Services and Beltrone Living Center for hosting us in the beautiful Lakeview Restaurant.
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Frank, a friend of the Alzheimer's Association who was diagnosed several years ago and is a member of Bright Horizons Adult Day Services, shared with Congressman Paul Tonko (left) and Association Executive Director and CEO Beth Smith-Boivin, his struggles coping with Alzheimer's and his concern about the stress he feels his wife endures as his care partner. For more information on Bright Horizons, call 518.459.7967. |
Mark your calendar and plan to attend Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York's Adirondack Education Forum on Tuesday, November 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury. The event, made possible through a generous donation by the Glens Falls Foundation, will feature a panel of speakers that includes Paul Solomon, PhD and Martin Finn, CPA, LLM, among others. On-site respite care will be available. Watch your mail, upcoming editions of AlzBytes, and our Facebook page for more information.
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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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