Local company hopes to raise $50,000 to #ENDALZ
Chicagobased Everywhere Wireless is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter to raise money to help end Alzheimer’s. Everywhere Wireless will donate $250 for every new property it connects to its network with the goal of raising $50,000 by year’s end.
Chicago based Everywhere Wireless is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter to raise money to help end Alzheimer’s. Everywhere Wireless will donate $250 for every new property it connects to its network with the goal of raising $50,000 by year’s end.
“Just about everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia,” said Keegan Bonebrake, executive vice president of Everywhere Wireless.”Three of my four grandparents were affected by Alzheimer’s and this program has created a way to bring faster Internet to Chicago, while serving a public good. It’s a winwin for everyone.”
“We greatly appreciate Everywhere Wireless’ commitment to raising awareness and funds to combat Alzheimer’s disease, the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Our partnership with them is exciting and together we’re looking forward to raising $50,000 to benefit Alzheimer’s research, care, and support,” said Steve Schapiro, Vice President of Corporate Engagement of the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Everywhere Wireless provides contract free Internet to multifamily properties of approximately 30 units or more and to businesses such as Cisco, CBS, Nike and Google, starting at $19/month.
For complete details and information, visit the company’s program page or call 866.923.0982.
Everywhere Wireless is just one example of a company teaming up to help end this epidemic. Ask your company to team up with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter today,
How your company can help
It’s likely that many members of your corporate community your employees, customers and key stakeholders are already connected to the disease. But are they finding the help they need? Are they engaged with the Alzheimer’s cause and empowered to take action? By partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, your company can stand with the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research as we confront a crisis that devastates millions of families and a significant portion of our nation’s workforce. The Greater Illinois Chapter offers corporate partners a variety of ways to engage in meaningful collaboration.
– Educate and empower your employees on a variety of Alzheimer’s topics. Both in person and web based education available. Register your company for one of our upcomingwebinars.
– Strengthen your team and drive increased levels of employee engagement:
…..- Go Purple during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
…..- Go Casual for a Cause and raise funds to support our mission (aka Jeans Days)
…..- Include the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter in your workplace giving program, offering your employees an easy way to support the cause.
…..- Promote gift matching opportunities, if available
…..- Encourage participation in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research
…..- Encourage participation in the Longest Day, a growing event to honor the strength, heart and endurance of those facing the disease
…..- Promote group and individual volunteer opportunities
…..- Publicly display your good corporate citizenship and extend brand awareness
…..- Become a corporate sponsor for one or more of the following events?
………- Walk to End Alzheimer’s (SeptemberOctober), The Longest Day (June 21 Summer Solstice), Research Symposium (October), Reason To Hope (April)
………- Make a corporate donation
………- Reinforce your brand and drive sales through a strategic cause marketing (percentage of sales) promotion
Click here to learn more about corporate engagement with the Greater Illinois Chapter or contact Steve Schapiro, Vice President Corporate Engagement at sschapiro@alz.org, 847.779.6953 –
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