http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/advocacy/contest/details.asp
We’re looking for passionate people to tell us in a short video entry why they think advocacy for Alzheimer’s disease is important. The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Alzheimer’s Association Annual Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., April 22 – 24, 2013. This is an amazing opportunity to interact with congressional leaders, senators and other advocates!
How does it work?
• Students and young professionals age 18 – 30 are eligible
• Click here to register and upload your video Sept. 7 – Nov. 16
• Videos must be two minutes in length
• Judges will focus on the video’s message: tell your personal story and why advocating is important to you
Voting is open Nov. 16 – Nov. 30 and the winner will be announced Dec. 7, 2012.
Encourage your friends and family to vote for your video!
Questions?
Contact Jen Belkov at 847.933.2413 or jbelkov@alz.org.
Sample video
Made by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter Junior Board.
Rules:
Rules & Requirements: The applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and reside in the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter territory (click here for a listing of the counties we serve). Eligible candidates must also be registered to vote in the State of Illinois. This requirement exists to demonstrate how imperative it is to take action, as participation in our democratic process is fundamental aspect of advocacy. If the winner is under 21 years of age, he/she will be required to sign an agreement with the Alzheimer’s Association, agreeing to avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages while attending Association sponsored events in Washington, DC. All videos submitted for this contest are property of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter and can be used by the Association at any time and in any manner it sees fit. For a full list of rules please contact Jen Belkov at jbelkov@alz.org.
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