http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/advocacy/contest/details.asp
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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http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=2101&pg=entry

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

http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/enewsletter/october2012/walk.asp

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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