- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Fight Alzheimers on the Summer Solstice - June 20!
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimers Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
What is The Longest Day?
The Longest Day is a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association(r). Held annually on summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise-to-sunset event 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.
How do I participate?
STEP 1 GRAB YOUR FRIENDS
Grab your friends, family and co-workers and form a team. You don’t have to live in the same city or state - or even the same country! Don’t be nervous to ask others to get involved - you’ll be surprised how many people have been affected by Alzheimer’s and want to join the fight.
STEP 2 PUT YOUR PASSION TO GOOD WORK
On The Longest Day, select an activity you love - or honor a caregiver, or someone
living with or lost to the disease, by selecting his or her favorite hobby. You’re limited only by your imagination.
STEP 3 RAISE MONEY AND MOVE THE CAUSE FORWARD
Every team is asked to register and raise a minimum of $1,600 to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraise leading up to and on The Longest Day. We’ll help with coaching, tools and advice!
STEP 4 PLAN YOUR DAY
From sunrise to sunset, The Longest Day stretches 16 hours. Divide the day into segments and ask teammates to cover a portion. If you live in the same area, host an all-day event to cheer each other on. If your team members are in different locations, stay in touch with texts, tweets and Facebook posts.
STEP 5 CELEBRATE AT SUNSET
Gather your team - whether in person or virtually - and celebrate your accomplishments while recognizing the strength of those facing Alzheimer’s.
More opportunities with Alzheimers Association
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About Alzheimers Association
Location:
6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 400, Louisville, KY 40205, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.™ Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia -- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Description
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals who recognized the need for an organization that would unite caregivers, provide support to those facing Alzheimer’s and advance research into the disease.
Jerome H. Stone, a true visionary in the Alzheimer’s movement, was our founding president. When his wife, Evelyn, was diagnosed with the disease in 1970, information about Alzheimer’s - even among the medical community - was limited. With drive and determination, Mr. Stone took a disease that was cloaked in silence and helped to create a global conversation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Project Management
- People Skills
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Event Design & Planning
- Networking
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A