The Longest Day
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As you may know. June 21st represents the Summer Solstice, the longest daylight day of the year. To show support for those living with Alzheimer's and their families, the Alzheimer's Association has adopted the date for a new signature event, The Longest Day. The Longest Day symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. Teams are encouraged to create their own experience as they fundraise and participate in an activity they love to honor someone facing the disease.

Over the course of this coming weekend, several Columbia area businesses and families will be showing their support with activities including, concerts, classic baseball, birthday parties, NuStepping and more. 

We encourage you to get involved with The Longest Day by taking the purple pledge with your clothing or social media, supporting one of The Longest Day teams or otherwise showing your support for our vision of "A World Without Alzheimer's".

Learn more about the area's Longest Day teams below:  

 Blue Axle Ninjas: Alex and Noah Elletson,  Columbia, MO – this is Alex’s second year to  participate in The Longest Day. He was the  largest fundraiser throughout Greater Missouri  with $1,050 raised, walking to honor his great-  grandfather! This year, Alex’s brother, Noah, will  join him in raising awareness and funds for the  Alzheimer’s Association by playing games from sunrise to sunset. Even better, it is Alex’s 10^th birthday.

 Click Here to Support Alex and Noah's  efforts to End Alzheimer's. 

 Click here to see KOMU's story on  Alex's efforts in 2014. 

Lenoir Woods Hosts Concert and Classic Baseball Event

Lenoir Woods is hosting an event for The Longest Day that includes portions for residents and guests and also activities for the public. Find out more on through their Facebook event. Support the Lenoir Woods team here! 

See the entire day's agenda of activities: 

Americare Properties NuSteppin' to End Alzheimer's

Three Americare properties are joining one of our national supporters and NuStepping to End Alzheimer's. NuStep, a cross trainer manufacturer, is a national partner for The Longest Day and will be donating a NuStep to the top teams nationally. Americare campus at Colony Pointe, Bluff Creek and Tigerplace will all be holding activities throughout the day. 

Colony Pointe

Bluff Creek

Tigerplace 

Please help us #EndALZ by supporting these great teams! Contact Megan at our office at 573-443-8665 if you have any questions. 

Thank you, 

Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Staff. 

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