World Alzheimer’s Day set for 9/21/2010

Did you know that 35 million people worldwide are living with dementia? With an estimated 5.3 million people living with Alzheimer’s in the United States alone, it is highly likely that you or others you know have been affected by this very difficult disease.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “every 71 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s.”  These startling statistics stress the urgency for awareness, care and prevention.  On September 21, 2010 the global community will observe World Alzheimer’s Day in an effort to raise awareness about the devastating impact of this disease.  Click the link above for facts and figures and determine how you can be of service through your donation of time and money.

Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk!

Are you willing to take action?  One exciting opportunity is to join thousands of people in communities across the United States who will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association yearly Memory Walk. This event is one way we can honor those who have been diagnosed with this disease and their families.  Memory Walks have been going on all spring and summer and will continue throughout the year raising money for a cure.  Gather your friends to walk in solidarity with others who understand the severity of this disease for those diagnosed and their families.  There are over 21, 155 teams already formed.  I’m sure there is a team in your community eager for your participation and contribution.  Click here for an interative map of locations and teams in your area.  Not only will you be contributing to a very worthy cause, you will also be making a contribution to your own health.  We all know that walking does a body good!

If you are unable to find a walk near you or unable to participate please consider taking a ‘virtual walk’.  You might also consider going Casual for a Cause on September 21st.  On this day, you are encouraged to dress casual or in jeans in exchange for making a small donation to the Alzeimer’s Association.

Check out this short video…

Have a great time and please share your stories here.

In honor and loving memory of my client Andy…

Da’Mon