Alzheimer’s Association seeking volunteers for community outreach

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If there’s one thing that has surprised Patrick Kennedy since taking on the role of an Alzheimer’s Association® Community Representative (AACR), it’s just how much misinformation he hears about the disease while out in the community.
“What I’m finding is so many rumors,” said the Freeport resident, who got involved with the Association after his mother, Patricia Jamieson, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “The cause of Alzheimer’s disease has been the biggest thing – that it’s caused by what you eat or drink or because you’re by power lines. I’m here with the education to say ‘No, that’s not accurate.’ I can turn some of that misinformation around and put some facts on the table.”

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Performers take the stage for 6th annual Memory Rock

It’s time to rock out with Liquidated Damages! The electric group, which plays classic songs from Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan, The Rolling Stones and others, will perform at Memory Rock, which will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 18 at Joe’s Sports Bar, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. The event, now in its sixth year, raises money for the Alzheimer’s Association,® Greater Illinois Chapter.Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.

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Everyone has the power to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and here’s your chance. The Alzheimer’s Association®, Greater Illinois Chapter is looking for students and young professionals age 18 to 30 to explain why they think advocating for Alzheimer’s disease is important in a short video entry. The person with the winning video will fly to Washington D.C. to attend the Alzheimer’s Association Annual Public Policy Form April 22 to April 24, 2013. This all-expenses-paid trip is a tremendous opportunity to interact with congressional leaders, senators and other advocates who feel strongly about the cause.
Registration will take place through November 16, and voting is open November 16 through November 30.

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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is right around the corner, and this year is an exceptional one for our ALZ Stars team.
Setting a record with 150 participants, the team running to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association®, Greater Illinois Chapter has raised more than $118,000 to date. The ALZ Stars team members will travel from several different parts of the country to take their marks at Grant Park Sunday, October 7. They are among a group of 10,000 participants who run the 26.2 miles to the finish line to raise funds and awareness for more than 190 local, national and global causes.
“For ALZ Stars, this marathon is much more than a race,” said Ellie Simpson, Manager of Athletic Events for the Alzheimer’s Association. “It’s personal. It’s a mother, grandfather, brother…it’s a life worth fighting for and a future worth saving for millions of people we love who are affected by this disease. It’s our reason to run and cross the ultimate finish line of a world without Alzheimer’s that keeps us moving.”
Please consider volunteering your time to cheer on this special group of runners on race day or showing your support with a donation!

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues

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Thousands of people have walked and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been collected, but the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® season is not over yet. The signature fundraiser of the Alzheimer’s Association® continues, with the final events taking place in Harrisburg and Libertyville on Saturday, October 13.
Linda Buscher of Oak Park, took part in the very first walk of 2012 in Champaign/Urbana on September 8. Buscher, who has roots in Champaign, began walking in the event four years ago with her siblings and cousins.

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