African-American volunteers needed for Alzheimer’s clinical trials

African-Americans have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. African-American volunteers, both with and without Alzheimer’s or another dementia, are needed to participate in clinical trials. Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch® is a free matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current clinical studies.

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About Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch^®

Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch is a free, easy-to-use clinical studies matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current studies. Our continuously updated database of Alzheimer’s clinical trials includes more than 250 promising clinical studies being conducted at over 700 trials sites across the country.

We need your help to advance research

People with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and healthy volunteers are needed today to participate in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

When you join a clinical trial, you have an opportunity to participate in vital research that could change the course of Alzheimer’s disease and improve the lives of all those it affects.

Find potential studies in four easy steps

Step 1

Access TrialMatch online. For additional assistance, email trialmatch@alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

Step 2

Complete a brief questionnaire to create a profile.

Step 3

The Alzheimer’s Association will compare your unique profile to its comprehensive, continually updated clinical study database.

Step 4

You will receive information about studies for which you might be a good fit based on your preferences, location and personal characteristics.

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Tackling Alzheimer’s together

Register today for RivALZ: Blondes vs. Brunettes, where two teams of women divided to reflect rivalries come together to compete in a flag football game to inspire fundraising, awareness and action in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. We need dedicated players, coaches and spectators. It’s time to pick a side and help tackle Alzheimer’s!

2017 RivALZ Blondes vs. Brunettes – Chicago, IL

TACKLING ALZHEIMER’S TOGETHER.
Welcome to RivALZ, where two teams of women divided to reflect rivalries, such as East vs. West, Blondes vs. Brunettes, City vs. Suburbs, come together to compete in a flag football game to inspire fundraising, awareness and action in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Looking to get involved? Or, just want to cheer from the crowd? We need dedicated players, coaches and spectators. It’s time to pick a side! Together, we can tackle Alzheimer’s.
NEW THIS YEAR – Join our Pep Squad and become an official member of our Blondes vs. Brunettes Chicago team! Participate in game day coordination, networking opportunities, practice scrimmages and more! This opportunity is open to both men and women. SIGN UP TODAY!

A suggested $10.00 donation to gain entrance into the game is requested.
Purchase a ticket to the Victory Party and stay tuned for other event tickets to go on sale! You can support your favorite team or player by simply going to their fundraising page and buying a ticket. 

Date & Time:

August 19, 2017, 2:00 p.m. kickoff Add to calendar

Location:

Lane Tech Stadium – 2601 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618 Map it

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Peter Gallagher to emcee the National Alzheimer’s Dinner

Actor and longtime Alzheimer’s Association Champion Peter Gallagher will emcee the National Alzheimer’s Dinner on March 28, part of the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. Gallagher, whose mother lived with Alzheimer’s for 20 years, has been an outspoken supporter of the cause since the early 1990s. Join Gallagher and other dedicated advocates at the 2017 Advocacy Forum.

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The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) is the sister organization of the Alzheimer’s Association, working to make Alzheimer’s disease a national priority with leaders in Congress, AIM’s annual membership fees are only $20, and dollar-for-dollar, AIM is a powerful opportunity to create change on Capitol Hill.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations and refunds must be emailed and time stamped to advocacyforum@alz.org or faxed to 866-699-1235 on or before Friday, March 3, 2017.  All refund requests received by Friday, March 3, 2017, will be refunded, less a $50 processing fee.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Friday, March 3, 2017.  No refunds for no-shows.

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RUN to END Alzheimer’s disease

Are you looking for a fun race to kick off the 2017 spring running season? Look no further! Challenge yourself to change the course of Alzheimer’s disease by signing up to be an ALZ Star and run the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k. The 38th annual race is one of Chicago’s best running celebrations, with a one-of-a-kind course that weaves its way through Chicago’s Loop – starting and finishing in Grant Park! Go the distance in the fight against this devastating disease by training for and completing this super fun 8k while raising valuable funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Step 1: Register for the race by clicking on the link below:
Click here to register for the 2017 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K

Note: In order to maximize the funds raised through this event, the ALZ Stars program does not automatically provide you with your race entry. You will need to register for the race separately.

Now that you registered for the race, its time to join the team:

Step 2: Join ALZ Stars by clicking the link:  » SIGN UP NOW

Team benefits

Each ALZ Stars team member will receive an official ALZ Stars team shirt to train in and wear on race day. (Team members must reach $100 fundraising milestone before receiving their shirts.) We will provide you with access to a training plan, fundraising guidance, on course cheer support and, most importantly, the camaraderie and support of a team that is participating to achieve the same vision; A world without Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll celebrate our success and share our enthusiasm at a post race celebration! Once you JOIN ALZ Stars, you are ready to start fundraising! Together, we can outrace Alzheimer’s Disease! 

Suggested Fundraising Minimum:  $300.00

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Presentation on Lifestyle Factors for Long-Term Brain Health and Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Research:
Get Informed, Get Involved
A FREE SERIES PRESENTED BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION,
GREATER ILLINOIS CHAPTER

Wednesday March 8, 2017
12:30 p.m. Free Luncheon | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Presentation
Park Ridge Centennial Activity Center
100 S. Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Lifestyle Factors for Long-Term Brain Health &
Updates in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

This dynamic presentation discusses what you can do to modify your own risk of Alzheimer’s utilizing current prevention and lifestyle strategies.
Join us to also learn about the latest updates on Alzheimer’s research, including:
• Current efforts to fight Alzheimer’s disease in your community
• The role research plays in developing the next generation of treatments

FEATURED PRESENTER
Darren R. Gitelman, MD
Senior Medical Director
Advocate Memory Center

Dr. Kumar Budur, Group Medical Director of Neuroscience and his AbbVie team will discuss their commitment and contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research in our community.
The Alzheimer’s Association will also be on site to provide an overview of services and each participant will receive access to the Alzheimer’s Association’s TrialMatch registry.

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