A Paddle to Remember… Crete 2014
One Evanston businessman is in the island of Crete to kayak approximately 350 miles as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter.
Bob Danon is picking up the paddle to kayak around at least three of Crete’s coasts hoping to raise awareness, and funds, for the Greater Illinois Chapter. Follow Bob’s observations and commentary during his incredible journey.
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Buzz begins for film starring Julianne Moore as a woman with Alzheimer’s
Based on the novel by Lisa Genova, Still Alice recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Starring Julianne Moore, Still Alice shows the Alzheimer’s process from the point of view of a person with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to have provided individuals facing the disease and experts to assist in the development of the film.
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Why I Walk… Brittany’s Story – Alzheimer’s
My family was affected my Alzheimer’s when my grandma was diagnosed. I was her caregiver until 2010 when she passed away. I walk for her and for every single person present future and past that has fought this disease. My story isn’t a SECRET and the only way to spread awareness is to speak out, I knew I could do that in our community with invited others to join us, learn the facts and make a change.
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Alzheimer’s disease featured on “The Meredith Vieira Show”
Alzheimer’s disease was featured yesterday on “The Meredith Vieira Show.” Actors Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen shared their personal experience with Alzheimer’s and were joined by an Alzheimer’s Association-funded researcher and a family living with the disease who receives support from the Association.
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Special wristband is our gift to you – Alzheimer’s
Before you finish this email, someone in the United States will develop Alzheimer’s. In fact, someone develops the disease every 67 seconds and at this moment, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. But you can do something today to help change those numbers.
Donate right now and we’ll send you this these special wristbands to thank you for your generosity. Keep one for yourself and give the other to someone who also shares your determination to fight Alzheimer’s.
They’re our gift to you – however you use them, you’ll show your support for the Alzheimer’s Association and our collective hope for a future without this devastating epidemic.
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