There's a brand new fundraiser called The Longest Day. On Wednesday June 20, 2012 I will be walking for as many hours as I can. I havent decided if I'm going to walk on the Rail Trail, around my neighborhood, or a local track. I will be walking though. I havent created an account yet but I wanted to share this news with you. Also I am making a team, and you can join my team and raise money too. Money for this event goes to the national alz association so you dont have to worry about all you money going to Poughkeepsie. You can do an activity even if it's for a couple of hours after work. Here's some more information.
For you, this challenge is one day. For people with Alzheimer’s, it’s every day. Run, walk, bike or challenge yourself to some other endurance activity to honor those facing Alzheimer’s. Form a team and raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
On June 20, 2012, the longest day of the year, participants across the northern hemisphere will push their limits in a sunrise-to-sunset relay to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s. It’s one day to honor the passion, dedication and strength displayed by people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers every day.
Join us for year one of this exciting and innovative event — a unique way to stand up to Alzheimer’s. The Longest Day allows you and your team to participate with ultimate flexibility. Sign up, select an activity and work together to map out a course. The Alzheimer’s Association will help you plan, provide fundraising support and connect you to a virtual community of other participants. We’ll also be cheering you on throughout The Longest Day!
Each team member pledges to raise a commitment fee and is asked to raise a minimum of $100/hour of activity (suggested minimum: $400). Participants will receive a virtual fundraising toolkit, an event day experience kit (including a T-shirt and awareness and celebration materials) and ongoing staff support to help plan a great day and reach fundraising goals. Through smartphone technology and social media, every participant will be able to showcase their efforts and share their stories as part of the global movement to fight against Alzheimer’s.
We’re in it until Alzheimer’s is finished. Show your support for the cause by donating to a team or participant in The Longest Day. Give to honor the more the 35 million people worldwide who are living with Alzheimer’s and the countless caregivers who face this disease so bravely every day
New Alz. Assoc Special Event "The Longest Day"
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, Apr 17 2012 01:37 AM
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