Honor people facing Alzheimer’s disease on The Longest Day

On The Longest Day®, teams around the world honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s with a day of activity. Held on the summer solstice, June 21, The Longest Day calls on participants to raise funds and awareness to help advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Register by Feb. 28 to save with early-bird pricing.

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Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter seeking new Board members

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, one of the largest of the Association’s chapters in the country, is currently seeking candidates to fill volunteer positions on its Board of Directors. Board candidates must have a strong commitment to the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, objectives, values and strategic direction. From February 1 to May 1, candidates may apply online, download a print version of the application, call 847.933.2413 or email ecolborn@alz.org.

Positions are for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2015. The Board of Directors is responsible for setting Chapter strategic implementation plans in accordance with the national Association nationwide strategic plan and overseeing a multi-million dollar Chapter budget that supports programs and services for over 210,000 people in Illinois with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as the hundreds of thousands of family, friends, and professionals who are caring for them.

The Board governs on behalf of those affected by Alzheimer’s and our donors and assures appropriate organizational performance, which includes fulfilling the mission for the organization, determining the Chapter’s future direction in compliance with national policies, and ensuring the Chapter’s fiscal health.

Board candidates must have a strong commitment to the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, objectives, values and strategic direction. They should be generalists who have a blend of knowledge, skills and relevant experiences in such areas as finance, law, business adnunistration, public policy, fund raising, comnunications, and volunteerism. Board members must be willing to reach out to their personal contacts with the goal of securing significant monetary and other support for the work of the Chapter and the Association. Board members must reside in the territory served by the Greater Illinois Chapter.

We are specifically seeking individuals with professional experience in the following disciplines: social media, marketing/public relations, finance (CFO or CPA), and fundraising.

The Greater Illinois Chapter’s Governance & Nominating Committee is inviting individuals who meet the qualifications to apply from February 1 to May 1, 2015. All candidates will be evaluated by the Committee and the selected finalists will be interviewed in May or early June, 2015. The final slate will be presented to the Board for election at its June meeting.

Included in this application are details of the position as well as application instructions and timelines. Candidates may apply online at alz.org/illinois, may download a print version of the application linked above, contact the Office of the President at 847-324-0366 or email ecolborn@alz.org. Please share these materials with someone you feel may be both

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Julianne Moore’s Oscar speech honors and inspires people affected by Alzheimer’s

Congratulations to Julianne Moore on winning the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in “Still Alice.” Her acceptance speech is inspiring people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are celebrating someone they love who has Alzheimer’s by sharing photos in our #MyBrain #StillAlice photo gallery.

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Let’s keep the spotlight on Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association^® is proud to have played a role in bringing the film “Still Alice” to life. The movie tells the story of a woman coping with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and Julianne Moore’s performance has helped raise public awareness of this terrible disease — and also earned her an Oscar last night!
Along with many other amazing women including Executive Producer Maria Shriver, book author Lisa Genova, and Co-Producer Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns, I am honored to have worked behind the scenes on the film. As the science consultant, I guided the screenwriter and director team on the scientific accuracy of information aboutAlzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States — and the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.

Despite these statistics, current federal funding for Alzheimer’s disease research is only a third of what is needed to reach the goal set by the National Alzheimer’s Plan to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s by 2025.
The hope is that with the poignant portrayal of Alzheimer’s disease, “Still Alice” will inspire more people to take an active role in the fight. Your donation will provide much-needed care and support services to other families facing this devastating disease — and help advance research so that every family can hope for a future without Alzheimer’s.

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2015 Chicago Flower & Garden Show Selects GIC as Charity Partner

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter has been chosen as one of three benefactors of the 2015 Chicago Flower & Garden Show’s VIP Charity Preview Benefit, an “Evening in Bloom.” This exclusive event will be held on Friday, March 13 from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm at Navy Pier.
You will have the opportunity to select the Alzheimer’s Association as your charity of choice, with $50 being awarded to the Association per ticket sold. Tickets to an Evening in Bloom can be purchased byclicking here. Be sure to look for the drop down box during the checkout process and choose the Alzheimer’s Association — $50 will be donated to the Association from Evening in Bloom tickets.
In addition, individuals interested in attending the 2015 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, which runs from March 14-22 at Navy Pier, can purchase general admission tickets by clicking here. Be sure to use promo code ALZ15 (all CAPS) at checkout and $2 will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter.
For more information, please contact Sam Provenzano, Senior Manager, Intermediate & Corporate Giving at

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