Seth Rogen takes Hilarity for Charity to college with HFC U

HFC U is a nationwide program that encourages and supports college sororities, fraternities, clubs and other groups to throw their very own Hilarity for Charity events to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Alzheimer’s disease on their campuses. This year, the group that raises the most money will win a visit to their school from Seth Rogen and a live commentary screening of “Superbad.” Sign up by Feb. 1, and you’ll be automatically entered to win a “Neighbors” poster signed by the entire cast.

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Paint the Night Purple – Alzheimer’s disease.

Join the Greater Illinois Chapter Junior Board and fellow young professionals February 20, for an unforgettable evening in Chicago. Help create awareness and raise funds for all Illinois residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

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The women of “Still Alice”: A story of love, family and hope

Julianne Moore, Maria Shriver, Kristen Stewart, Sandy Oltz, Lisa Genova, Dr. Maria Carrillo and Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns are some of the amazing women behind “Still Alice,” a movie that provides a rare window into the experience of living with Alzheimer’s disease. With women at the epicenter — both more likely to have Alzheimer’s and more likely to be caring for those with the disease — the Alzheimer’s Association and the women of “Still Alice” ask all women to help wipe out Alzheimer’s.

Julianne Moore, Maria Shriver, Kristen Stewart, Sandy Oltz, Lisa Genova, Dr. Maria Carrillo, Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns—these are some of the amazing women behind “Still Alice,” a movie that gives us a rare window into the experience of living with Alzheimer’s disease—a glimpse of the inside looking out.

Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore), a renowned linguistics professor, starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Alice and her family (daughter played by Kristen Stewart) find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking and inspiring. See the trailer »

From the beginning of the screenwriting process, women have been remarkable catalysts for bringing the story of “Still Alice” to life. From Maria Shriver as an executive producer to a myriad of Alzheimer’s Association experts and volunteers, including individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, women worked behind-the-scenes guiding both script and character development. Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer, Maria Carrillo, Ph.D., advised on the script to help ensure scientific accuracy. Alzheimer’s Association National Early-Stage Advisor Sandy Oltz, who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at age 46, provided Julianne Moore with an understanding of her daily experience.

By giving a frank and open portrayal of just how devastating Alzheimer’s is to a person’s emotional and physical well-being; family and career; and all other facets of life, our hope is “Still Alice” will move more people join the fight against Alzheimer’s.

“Still Alice” is beautiful, frightening and powerful, and a reminder that Alzheimer’s needs to be addressed now. With women at the epicenter—both more likely to have Alzheimer’s and more likely to be caring for those with the disease—the Alzheimer’s Association and the women of “Still Alice” ask all women to help wipe out Alzheimer’s.
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Join us for the 2015 Illinois Action Summit

Let’s work to make Illinois a dementia-capable state! The 2015 Illinois Action Summit in Springfield is where you have the opportunity to speak with legislators and draw critical attention to the advancement of Alzheimer’s public policies. Be a catalyst for change in Illinois and ensure that the needs of Alzheimer’s patients, family members, and caregivers are addressed.

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Let’s work to make Illinois a dementia-capable state!

Join us for the 2015 Illinois Action Summit in Springfield, where as an Alzheimer’s awareness advocate you will have the opportunity to speak with legislators and draw critical attention to the advancement of Alzheimer’s public policies. Be a catalyst for change in Illinois and ensure that the needs of Alzheimer’s patients, family members, and caregivers are addressed.

Illinois Action Summit Itinerary

At the beginning of the summit, you will receive a briefing on the Association’s policy priorities for 2015 as well as messages to carry to legislators throughout the afternoon. The Alzheimer’s Association will also provide appropriate strategies for a successful visit.

This event provides an opportunity for you to engage with your legislators. Advocates will visit several members of both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives, sharing personal stories and asking lawmakers for their support of active legislation designed to make Illinois a dementia capable state.

In joining this one-day effort, advocates have a chance to change the lives of nearly one million Illinois residents impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Alongside key policy-makers who share a common vision for this cause, each individual has the capacity to make an incredible impact on how lawmakers address Alzheimer’s disease and respond to this ever-growing epidemic.

Transportation to the Capitol will be arranged from a variety of locations, with both lunch and snacks provided.

To register for the 2015 Illinois Action Summit on Wednesday March 11th, please click the registration button below. Following registration, you will receive an email confirmation and additional information as the day approaches.

For questions, more information or to register by phone, please contact Andrew Kretschmar at (847)779-6947 or akretschmar@alz.org.

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Wolf Blitzer to speak at Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum

Alzheimer’s advocates will converge on Washington, D.C., March 23-25 for the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum to engage Congress in the fight against the disease. As part of the Forum, award-winning journalist Wolf Blitzer, CNN’s lead political anchor and host of “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer,” will serve as the emcee of the National Alzheimer’s Dinner, where political, business and entertainment leaders rally around the growing Alzheimer’s movement. Help us make history — register today to join us at the 2015 Advocacy Forum.

Registration

Online registration is now open.

Registration Fees

Attendee
*Dec. 1, 2014-March 1, 2015 – $175

*Care Partner – $100 (must register with Alzheimer’s partner for reduced rate)

*Early Stage Advisory Group (ESAG) – Registration code required

*National Chapter Staff – Registration code required

*National Organization – Registration code required

*Global Immersion – Registration code required

*Scholarship – Registration code required

*After March 2, 2015 – $250

Registration Category Definitions:

Advocacy Forum Attendee
An advocate attending Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions and all events (including the National Dinner).

Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador
An advocate who serves as the key contact to a member of Congress for the Association. Ambassadors must enroll, attend the Ambassador-only meeting and complete the District Forum District (DFD) program.

Care Partner
A care partner is identified an as individual accompanying an advocate who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Care Partners must register at the same time as the person they are accompanying to the Forum to take advantage of the discounted registration fee.

Scholarship Awardee
An advocate who is awarded a scholarship to attend the Advocacy Forum. The scholarship program is administered through the Alzheimer’s Association chapter network. Applicants must apply to their local chapter for consideration. Scholarship recipients must attend the Forum and complete the DFD program to facilitate disbursement of funds.

Chapter Policy Staff Meeting
A meeting for chapter staff who are designated as the public policy lead for their chapter territory. Meeting will be on Sunday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Monday, March 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Young Advocate
Young advocates are family members, friends and caregivers aged between 18 and 35.

DFD Program
District-Forum-District (DFD) is a premier program for Advocacy Forum attendees designed to maximize the impact of their Forum visits on Capitol Hill. By meeting with members of Congress and/or their staff in local, congressional district offices before and after the Forum, advocates will amplify the message that Alzheimer’s disease must be a national priority as well as hold congressional leaders accountable.

DFD participants are leaders in year-round advocacy and will receive special recognition at the Advocacy Forum. Your local Alzheimer’s Association staff will help you coordinate your two local district meetings. Instructions for Capitol Hill visits will be sent to you with your confirmation materials once you have registered to attend the Forum.

National Dinner
Attend the National Dinner and raise awareness to benefit the care, support and research of the Alzheimer’s Association. The National Dinner honors public figures and their constituents for their efforts to take the fight against Alzheimer’s to the next level. Political, business and entertainment leaders will gather to celebrate advances and to rally around this growing movement in our nation’s capital.

Non-Forum registrants may attend the National Dinner. There is a $100 fee for guests not registered for the Forum who wish to attend.

On-Site Registration Hours
Pre-registered attendees may pick up their conference materials, and on-site registrants may complete the registration process, during the following hours:

Sunday, March 22
10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Monday, March 23
10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Information Desk

Wednesday, March 25
7–10 a.m.

Special requests
If you have special needs (e.g., dietary or physical) that we can address to make your participation more enjoyable, please fill out the appropriate space on the registration form or email advocacyforum@alz.org.

Registration changes
Please indicate the meal functions and events you will be attending. If you wish to make a change to your registration, you may do so by emailingadvocacyforum@alz.org by Friday, March 13, or visit the registration desk on site.

Substitutions
If you are unable to attend but would like to send another person in your place, please email the new information indicating it is a substitution toadvocacyforum@alz.org. Substitutions for scholarship recipients must be requested by contacting Aline Stone at astone@alz.org. No exceptions.

Registration cancellations
Cancellations and refunds must be emailed and time stamped to advocacyforum@alz.org or faxed to 866.699.1235 on or before Friday, March 13. All refund requests received by Friday, March 13, will be refunded, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Friday, March 13. No refunds for no-shows.

Registration confirmations
After you complete the online registration, a registration confirmation is automatically sent to you by e-mail. If you do NOT receive your confirmation, please send an email request for a copy of your registration confirmation toadvocacyforum@alz.org. Please include your name and full address in the message.

For More Information
For Forum registration information, call 312.335.5833 or email advocacy@alz.org.

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