Welcome to our monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on everything happening in our chapter's 7,400 square mile area. Please send any feedback, information on your fundraising efforts and pictures to Kristy at kristy.wyngaarden@alz.org.
Read the full Fall 2012 Print Newsletter
September is World Alzheimer's Month
September is World Alzheimer's Month. We need your help to increase awareness, especially on Alzheimer's Action Day (September 21st).
- Wear Purple! Encourage everyone in your office and your family and friends to wear purple on Alzheimer's Action Day (September 21) and email the picture to us at infoseva@alz.org so we can post it in an album. View pictures from last year!
- Social Media. On September 21st, change your main picture on social media sites to:
(right click this image and click save as)
- View this Flyer for more ideas for your company or organization.
- The Alzheimer's Association is conducting two celebrity auctions on eBay to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease. Prizes include an autographed Glen Campbell guitar and tickets to Alzheimer's Association 2nd Annual Hilarity for Charity and a meet & greet with event host Seth Rogen! All proceeds from the auctions will support Alzheimer's care, research and support. Auction starts TODAY until the 27th!
- Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) will release its world report on Alzheimer's Action Day. This year's report will be focused on the stigma associated with Alzheimer's. Share our tips on how to reduce stigma.
- Watch Celebrity Week on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association! Mo’Nique, Cheech Marin, Paula Deen, Jackée and “Dancing with the Stars” professional Tony Dovolani each play an exciting game for the cause. “My dad passed away from Alzheimer’s and my brother Steve developed early onset Alzheimer’s, so it’s a very personal issue to me,” said "Millionaire" host Meredith Vieira.
Join us at the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's®
4 Metro WalksWestern Tidewater- Constant's Wharf, Suffolk | Saturday, September 22, 2012 EventSouth Hampton Roads- Neptune Park, Virginia Beach | Sunday, October 14, 2012 EventPeninsula- Port Warwick, Newport News | Saturday, October 20, 2012 EventWilliamsburg- Community Building, Downtown | Saturday,October 27, 2012 Event2 Rural WalksEastern Shore - Senior Perspectives Office, Nassawadox | September 29, 2012 EventFarmville - Longwood University | October 4, 2012 Event
1 Satellite Walk - ODU Alzheimer's Awareness Walk
Old Dominion University, Kaufman Mall | September 20, 12:30 p.m. You walk without registering, but if you are interested in fundraising for the walk, you should sign up under the company name of Old Dominion University for the South Hampton Roads Walk (you can name your team whatever you'd like). If you have questions about registering, please email jenn.crabtree@alz.org. Event
100 Million Dollar Walk
Dave Stephens (our Chairman of the Board), Darren Gerlach (of Lynchburg), & TJ Prieur (of
Virginia Beach) are walking over 200 miles to D.C. to tell elected officials that Alzheimer's deserves a 100 million dollar investment to carry out the National Alzheimer's Plan and to raise money for their Walk to End Alzheimer's® teams. They will be arriving in D.C. on Alzheimer's Action Day (9.21.12) during World Alzheimer's Month! YOU CAN HELP!
Help them reach 1,000 "likes" on Facebook or read their blog recaps, then share it with your friends and family!
Donate to their Walk team here.
6 out of 10 individuals with dementia will get lost and wander
House Passes Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program
The Alzheimer's Association applauds the passage of H.R. 2800, The Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization Act introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). The measure, passed in the House of Representatives, expands important programs that improve the safety of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This legislation reauthorizes a Department of Justice Program that allows local law enforcement officials
to quickly identify wandering dementia patients and reunite them with their families.
MedicAlert® + Safe Return® Special Offer
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, MedicAlert + Safe Return membership provides a specialized live 24/7 emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. MedicAlert + Safe Return enrollments are discounted to $45 during the month of September in honor of World Alzheimer’s Month. The $10 discount is available online (www.medicalert.org/safereturn) or via phone (1.888.572.8566). The $10 discount is only available through September 30th.
Support Respite Care Subsidy Assistance for Alzheimer’s family caregivers
50% of the proceeds from the downloads of Just 3 Words and I'm Still Here will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter.
More information on how to purchase the music or a special DVD here.
Enjoy Ping Pong? We Need You!
If so, we are looking for some Ping Pong enthusiasts to be part of a committee to support a Tournament in March at Old Dominion University. If you would like to help, contact Gino Colombara at Gino.Colombara@alz.org or 757.459.2405.
Upcoming Events
Aromas Williamsburg Friendraiser
TODAY, Sept. 18. Aromas Specialty Coffees & Gourmet Bakery, 431 Prince George St. Williamsburg is generously hosting an all day event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association! Present the coupon on Tuesday, September 18th and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Association. In addition, Aromas will donate an additional $3.00 per pound of coffee purchased by the Alzheimer's supporters (anytime with this coupon!).
Grab your friends and head over for a great cup of coffee, a delicious meal, and help support the Alzheimer's Association!
***Don't forget to bring the coupon and present it to the cashier! Event
Wash & Blow Dry Friendraiser
Sept. 21 - 4 - 6 p.m. What I Want? Salon, 312-I Lightfoot Rd.,Williamsburg. Call (757) 345 -2812 to make an appointment. Appointments should be made in advance and walk-ins will be handled as spots become available. Other services such as straightening or curling will be an extra charge. If you are wearing purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day, you will receive a free purple Alzheimer’s wristband. Flyer
Pancake Dinner Friendraiser Sept. 21 - 6 p.m. at Zion Baptist, Parksley in the Church Fellowship Hall. Accepting donations for the Eastern Shore Walk to End Alzheimer's. Call 757.665.6288 for more information.
Nails Uptown Friendraiser
Sept. 24 - 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Nails Uptown, Williamsburg Crossing. Treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure, a massage, or a glass of wine. 20% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition, a donation in any amount will enter you into a raffle for a gift basket, provided by Nails Uptown and Williamsburg Landing. Gift baskets will be raffled off every hour from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Food and drink provided by Florimonte’s. To make an appointment call 757.564.1809.
"You Are Here" Free Film Screening Sept. 27. Reception - 6 p.m., Film showing - 7 p.m., Q & A - 8:30 pm. Oast & Taylor Invites you to attend a special screening of "You Are Here" at the University Theater at Old Dominion University. The 78-minute movie is a drama depicting one woman’s journey with early onset Alzheimer’s. *LIMITED SEATING, you must make a reservation by calling Kim Johnke at 757-452-6214. Flyer
"Memories on Display" Art Event
Sept. 28 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. New Town Art Gallery. Enjoy an elegant evening out with appetizers and wine provided by Opus 9, Center Street Grill, and Baker's Crust, and view artwork created by Williamsburg residents who recently participated in a Memories in the Making© art program for those with memory loss. The event is free though donations will be accepted. Contact Marjorie Hilkert for more information at 757-345-6977. Event
12th Annual Worst Golf Tournament
October 6* NEW date, Hell's Point Golf Club, 2700 Atwoodtown Rd, Virginia Beach. Our friend Tim Worst of Virginia Beach created this fun event and asked us to be part of it last year. 75% of the proceeds benefit the Alzheimers Association & 25% benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $400 per team. Prizes, give-a-ways, dinner, awards, win a car, etc. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Contact Tim at worst@earthlink.net or 757.353.1555. Event
Chick-fil-A FriendraiserOctober 10 - 5-8 p.m. Chick-fil-A at Salem Crossing, 2013 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach location only. Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s “Angel’s for the Cure” Walk To End Alzheimer's Team is hosting this event to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Chick-fil-A will donate up to 15% of the evening’s sales to the Alzheimer’s Association. You must bring in this flyer.
Local Educational Classes Coming Up
Orientations to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Orientations are offered free by the Alzheimer’s Association to family caregivers. Registration is required at least 2 business days in advance, call 800.272.3900. Participants will receive the Alzheimer’s Association’s local resource manual, Getting Started.
o September 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hampton.
o September 19, 1 - 3 p.m. Norfolk.
o October 9, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Norfolk.
o October 10, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Franklin.
Family Caregiver Education
Education classes for families and friends are offered free by the Alzheimer’s Association. Registration is required at least 2 business days in advance, call 800.272.3900 or email carol.gurioli@alz.org.
o Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors (Middle Stage) - September 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Churchland Library, 4934 High Street, Portsmouth.
YAAA! Upcoming Events
YAAA! is our young professionals group. Most members are 21 to 45+.
o November 29 - New Member Interest Social. Stop by anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. to this informal networking social! Place TBA.
o December 1 - 2nd Annual Kickin’ Alzheimer’s Kickball Tournament. Indian River Middle School at 10 a.m. $25 person, 12-20 players per team. Online registration will begin October 1, 2012 at www.alz.org/seva.
If you are interested in joining YAAA!, email yaaa757.hr.va@gmail.com .
"Like" the new YAAA! Facebook Page!
Event Recaps
South Boston Alzheimer's Support Walk
This community walk took place at The Woodview in South Boston on September 13. Thank you to all our dedicated supporters who walked and raised $4,500!
100 Million Dollar Walk Send-Off
Supporters and friends came out on Sept. 12 at our Norfolk office to cheer on the 3 men walking to D.C. and walk a few miles with them! Supporters on the Peninsula and Williamsburg also came out to specific locations to cheer the men on!
National News
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you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, advertising, or just want
to get your company involved, contact Gino Colombara at Gino.Colombara@alz.org
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