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| June 2013 |
| A Message from Jennifer Howard, Executive Director |
 The two Michigan Chapters of the Alzheimer's Association hosted its 3rd Annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Day on May 11 at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers played the Cleveland Indians in weather that only die hard fans would endure. It was cold, windy, rainy, and to top that off, the Tigers were defeated 7-6. But, it was an evening of fun for over 300 people who purchased special ticket packages which included a hot dog, chips and pop as well as an official Alzheimer’s Awareness Day t-shirt! Most importantly, we brought awareness to more than 41,000 fans that Alzheimer's disease is the single largest unaddressed public health threat facing the nation.
 Did you know? State Representative David Rutledge has been a long time supporter of the Alzheimer's Association and has served as the Ann Arbor Charity Golf Outing Chair since its inception 17 years ago. He says, "I am extremely proud of the efforts in the community and look forward to the continued involvement of the sponsors and players who helped make this event such a success to date.”
Our chapter is very pleased to share that Rutledge was recently elected as Democratic Floor Leader by fellow members of the Michigan House Democratic Caucus. If you would like to personally congratulate him, register your golf team today and join him on July 8th in Ann Arbor. Congratulations David!
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| Education, Support and Online Resources |
Community Education Programs: Locate an education program in your community or call us at 800.272.3900 if you are interested in bringing one of our programs to your community, senior center, office, church, chamber of commerce, etc. Our chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs in July and The Basics in August in communities hosting our Walks this Fall. More details to come...
Caregiver Support Groups: Locate a support group in your community to get support from others who understand what you are going through
Online Resources:
 Early Memory Loss: We have several programs scheduled throughout our service area. These programs are designed to inform attendees of early signs and changes, first steps in diagnosis, treatment and planning, and how the Alzheimer’s Association can provide information, assistance, support and resources. Learn more and find a program near you...
Early Stage Social Engagement Program: Join us in Lansing! This offers a fun and comfortable way for people in the early stage of the disease to get out, get active and get connected with like individuals through a variety of community-based activities and social events. Learn more... |
| Reason to Hope |
 We want you to be our guest! Join us for breakfast! RSVP today!
ANN ARBOR | June 11 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast
Ann Arbor City Club | 1830 Washtenaw Avenue
View or download the brochure
 Our chapter is very excited to have Gerry A. Sampson, National Alzheimer's Association Board Chair, speak about how the global initiatives impact us locally. Guests will also hear from Nikki Dodson - care partner to her husband Ken, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago at the early age of 30.
If you would like to be our guest at this community breakfast that raises funds for programs and services critical to the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s disease and raises awareness of the work of the Alzheimer’s Association, please register today.
Questions? Jennifer Howard | jhoward@alz.org | 734.475.7043
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| Michigan Charitable Income Tax Check-Off |
 The Association still needs your help to pass our charity tax check off. Please contact your state Senator right away and ask them when the Alzheimer's Association Tax Check Off legislation will be voted on in the Senate (House Bills 4081 and 4082). Click here to easily find your Senator's phone number!
Questions? Jennifer Howard | jhoward@alz.org | 734.475.7043 |
| The Longest Day - June 21, 2013 |
 Do what you love. Do it on June 21st. From sunrise to sunset.
Honor the strength, endurance and passion of those facing Alzheimer’s
Still time to register at alz.org/thelongestday | 800.272.3900
From sunrise to sunset, gather your friends and do something you love to make a difference. The funds you raise will help to advance Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Join us on The Longest Day to show that you’re in it until Alzheimer’s is finished. Click here if you need ideas...
Questions? Lori Ezrow | lezrow@alz.org | 734.475.7043
The Longest Day Local events YOU can participate in...
 Ypsilanti: Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is hosting the 1st Annual Paint-A-Palooza. A sun up to sun down celebration of food, fun, games and painting to help wipe out Alzheimer's disease.
When: June 21, 2013 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: 300 N. Huron Street
Questions: Please call 734.480.0125
Benton Harbor:  Cathy’s Warriors are leading the way and hosting the 1st Annual Bag Tournament to raise awareness for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This tournament is being held in honor of Cathy Cloinger and her family, who together have been fighting this mind robbing disease since 2004.
When: June 22, 2013 ~ Held on Saturday - the day after The Longest Day
Time: Check-In at 10:30 AM | Tournament starts at 11:00 AM
Where: 68094 Territorial Road
Fee: $50 per team (includes t-shirts and BBQ)
If you are interested in making a donation or registering a two-person team,
please contact Stacye at 501-860-8654 or icis19@yahoo.com.
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| 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's |
 The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions and raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Who will you walk in honor or memory of?
Find a 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's near you
 Allegan County | Ann Arbor | Brighton | Chelsea Area
Jackson | Kalamazoo (Portage) | Lansing | Lenawee County (Adrian)
Ludington | Muskegon | Monroe County | St. Joseph
Our chapter is very pleased to present its new Walk page, which features:
- List of all 12 of our walks
- Team honor roll - see which team is leading the way in our chapter
- Top participants across all 12 walks
- Fundraising Tools
- News & Events
- Sponsors (Chapter, Diamond and Platinum levels)
- Volunteer Information
Questions? mglcwalk@alz.org | 800.272.3900 |
| Meet a Walk Team Leading the Way |
 Team Vander Veer is walking in the Ludington Walk to End Alzheimer’s again this year in honor of Alice Vander Veer aka “Alice the Great” - their Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Alice has been living with Alzheimer’s for 9 years. After the death of her husband, the family started noticing that she just wasn’t the same. It finally got to the point where it was not safe for her to live at home alone, so she moved into Sutter Living Center in Ludington, where she has been receiving exceptional care.
Her daughter Sharon says, “Ever so slowly the disease has taken her away from us. We are fortunate that she still recognizes us, but she does not always remember our names.”
Her granddaughter Karen shares, “She just thinks I am the crazy lady that crawls up to her with a big smile and says “Hi Grandma!” She doesn’t say much anymore, which I can imagine is very frustrating. I walk because I don’t want my 11-year-old son to ever have to see me in that situation. I want this disease to end. I know I can never get my Grandma back to the woman I knew growing up, but I can help prevent this from happening to my Mom or any of my family or friends and myself.”
Sharon adds, “We have to get together and fight this disease.” If you want to support Team Vander Deer, please visit their webpage. Or if their story motivates you to “get together and fight”, please find a walk near you and register your family to participate.
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| Upcoming Community Events |
 ADRIAN | Betty Y. Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament | June 22
Sponsored by Embers Bar and Grill benefiting the Alzheimer's Association
To be held at Wolf Creek Golf Club
10:00 AM Shotgun Start | Four Person Scramble | $280 per team
Cash prizes, skins and other side bets available
Lunch and dinner provided at Wolf Creek
Call 517.423.2601 for more information if you are interested in donations or team registration
 Brad Kloha is just your average guy who decided to take action - but no small action - he hopes to raise $1 million. He’s not a professional athlete, but he iscompleting 100 races in a year, which will be a physical and mental challenge like nothing he has experienced before. But, he has passion. He has a passion for running the races he runs. He has a passion to do something on a grand scale and make a difference. Most of all, he has a passion to do his part to find a cure for the disease that claimed members of his family.
Brad says, “When I was very young, too young to truly understand what Alzheimer's was, I lost my great-grandmother to the disease. More recently, however, I watched my grandmother lose her 13-year battle with disease. He invited you to visit his website – runtoremember.net – and share your own story on his Memory Wall. You can also view his Race Calendar to see when he will be competing in our chapter, including these upcoming local summer races:
- Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 | Tough Mudder | Brooklyn
- Saturday, July 13 | The Color Run | Lansing
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| Volunteers Needed |
 Our program team is looking for volunteers to be trained as:
- Caregiver Support Group Facilitators to add additional support groups in our service area
- Volunteer Program Presenters to help educate the community about Alzheimer's
- Helpline Follow Up Call Specialists to provide ongoing support to caregivers and people concerned with memory loss
Questions? Barb Betts Swartz | bbetts@alz.org | 269.342.1482 |
| Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's |
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Michigan Great Lakes Chapter
310 N. Main St., Suite 100 | Chelsea, MI 48118Regional offices in Kalamazoo, Lansing and Muskegon
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