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Fundraising
• Walk for Memories – annually each January during Alzheimer Awareness Month
• Host Your Own Special Event – All Year Round
• bitHeads Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Latest event held June 8, 2010
• Alzheimer Golf Tournament at the Hammond Golf and Country Club - August 13, 2010
• Alzheimer Coffee Break® – during World Alzheimer Day® - annually each September
• Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association Benefit Concert – latest event held October 16, 2009
• GCWCC (Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign) - annually from September - December
• Dancing in the Elevator: A Compilation of Anecdotes about Life with Alzheimer Disease (Book)
Events
Events
What: Ottawa’s Premier Indoor Walk!
Join us for fun, exercise, and a great opportunity to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their family members.
Ottawa’s Premier Indoor Walk
held at Carleton University Fieldhouse on January 31, 2010
388 Walkers Raised Record Amount of Over $148,000 at
Manulife Walk for Memories in support of the Alzheimer SocietyResult Details: Results 2009 Provincial Partners: Media Sponsors
Local Sponsors
Host Your Own Special Event to benefit the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
Ideas for your consideration:
Instead of gifts to your party when celebrating a special birthday (e.g. 50th, 60th, etc.), anniversary or another occasion, ask your guests to make contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Organize your own golf or bowling tournament, fashion show, food tasting extravaganza or another fun event to benefit our local chapter. Please contact our chapter's Special Events Coordinator at (613) 523-4004 before you begin to see how we can support your events.
bitHeads Annual Charity Golf Tournament
When: Latest event held June 8, 2010 raised close to $10,000 What: A best-ball format tournament starting (shotgun) at noon. Your registration fee entitles you to green fees & golf cart, an on-the-run lunch, 18 holes of play followed by a Prime Rib dinner, free gifts and a chance to win incredible prizes. Why: In support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County’s family support and education programs as well as promotion of research. Info: www.bitheads.com/bitgolf2010/
Alzheimer Golf Tournament at the Hammond Golf and Country Club
When: 24th Annual Hammond Alzheimer Golf Tournament held on August 13, 2010 raised $25,000 Why: In support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County’s family support and education programs as well as promotion of research. Sponsors:
Raffle Tickets: Our Winners:
Jean Claude Boily for the Niagara Falls and VIA Rail package;
Tracy Butler for the Kingston Cruise & Stay;
Joselyn Rimell for the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Stay; and
Luc Parent for The Spruceholme Inn Stay.Sponsorship
Opportunities for next event in August 2011:Susan Paul, 613-523-4004 ext. 126 or spaul@asorc.org
| What: | A national fundraising event that launches across Canada each September to help support people and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Funds raised stay in the area where raised to support the essential local Alzheimer Society programs. |
| When: | Kickoff on Thursday, September 16, 2010 with local events throughout September or October. |
| How to Host: | Host a break in your office, at home, at your place of worship, or anywhere you can set up and serve coffee or give out coffee cup cut-outs. •
You can offer tea and juice as well as coffees, and add cookies
or pastries to increase the |
| How You Can Support a Coffee Break® : | Contact the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County to find out about Coffee Break® events in your area. Support
our virtual Coffee Break® Visit retail outlets such as the Bulk Barn, Giant Tiger, The Works and the Medicine Shoppe, where you can purchase a coffee cup cut-out.
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| Info: |
Natalie St. Amour at 613-523-4004 ext 145 or nstamour@asorc.org |
New
this year:
Sons of Scotland’s Benefit Concert
What: Scottish Concert presented by the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association headlining The Brigadoons along with The Sons of Scotland Pipes and Drums and The Rosemary Breman Highland Dancers.
Concert Poster
This annual event has been held annually since our chapter became the Sons of Scotland’s official charity in 1988 with proceeds to benefit the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.When: Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Centrepointe Theatre Cost: $29.50 Tickets: Centrepointe Theatre Box Office
Charge by Phone: 613-580-2700 or toll free 1-866-752-5231
www.centrepointetheatre.com
GCWCC – Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign
When: September – December annually Purpose: Gives Canadian federal government employees and retirees the opportunity to financially support the charities of their choice.
Through the GCWCC, public servants can support United Ways/Centraides, Healthpartners or any other registered Canadian charity of their choosing.
To Benefit: National health charities, including the Alzheimer Society of Canada, who raise funds for medical research and provide direct services to Canadians in their communities. Alzheimer Society’s connection: The Alzheimer Society of Canada is a member of Healthpartners/Partenairesanté.
On behalf of its national counterpart, the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County is involved with Healthpartners as part of the GCWCC promotions that include Health Checks and Speakers’ Bureau.
How: Donors, through payroll deductions or pension-cheque deductions, can direct their gifts to the general Healthpartners fund or designate it to a particular group.
If you would like your Healthpartners contribution to go to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa or the overall Alzheimer movement, please designate your wishes on the pledge form.
Why support the Alzheimer Society?:: • Over 500,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Of the 500,000 people affected, more than 71,000 of them are under the age of 65, and about 50,000 of them are under the age of 60.
• Today, someone in Canada develops Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia every five minutes. By 2038, that number will grow to one in every two minutes if nothing changes.
• The first of the baby boomers will enter their senior years in 2010, at which time the aging of the Canadian population will begin to accelerate.
• There is no known cause or cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is medication to treat some of the symptoms.Info: • GCWCC - www.gcwcc-ccmtgc.org
• Healthpartners - www.healthpartners.ca
• Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County - www.alzheimer-ottawa-rc.org or 613-523-4004
• Alzheimer Society of Canada - www.alzheimer.ca or 1-800-616-8816
Sale Items
Dancing in the Elevator: A Compilation of Anecdotes about Life with Alzheimer Disease (Book)
What: Book:
“Dancing in the Elevator: A Compilation of Anecdotes about Life with Alzheimer Disease” by Barbara Schulman, Beverly Grostern and Donna Lordon.Status: As of January 31, 2009, about $16,000 net has been donated to our chapter through book sales
Why:
Sales revenue in support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
One of the three authors, explains:
"As my mother’s memory gradually deteriorated, I took heart in the lighter moments we shared together. So as not to forget these special times, I began to jot them down in a diary. When the going got tough, which it did from time to time, I would look back on my notes and these anecdotes would inevitably bring a smile to my face. They are moments I will treasure forever.
About two years ago, I had the idea of compiling a book of such anecdotes. I thought that sharing these brighter moments might provide comfort and inspiration to others with family and friends with Alzheimer Disease, who know only too well how long and difficult the journey can be."
How: This book:
• makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with a family member or friend with this daunting disease.
• would be a wonderful token of appreciation for presenters or volunteers of any organization, or for service recognition.Excerpts from the book: Enduring love
My favorite memory of my sister is of sitting on the lawn with her and looking at her family photograph album. She always said, “That’s the little one and that’s the big one,” as she could no longer remember names. I would turn the page to a picture of her husband and she would turn the page and I would turn it back and say, “Who is this?” She would turn the page, I would pretend to be angry and say, “Don’t you know his name? Tell me.” She would get a secret smile on her face and put her hand over her heart and say, “I keep him in here.”Watering flowers: a whole new approach
I was doing my regular check of my mother’s apartment to make sure all was well. I would routinely inspect her plants, as my mother has a tendency to overwater them and the water could often be found overflowing or dripping onto a tablecloth, the floor or a table. On this particular occasion, I was doing some light dusting and came across her crystal vase filled with silk flowers. It quickly became obvious that my mother had also begun to water the silk flowers. I gently mentioned to her that silk flowers did not need to be watered and suggested that I empty the water from the vase. My mother was quick to reply that I should leave everything as is–the water can’t hurt the flowers!Cost: $15 per copy.
Mail Orders through Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County:
$15 per copy plus shipping cost of $3 per book.Order Form: Available for purchase at: • Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County – 1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742
• Perfect Books – 258-A Elgin StreetInfo:
Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County at 613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org
What: Cards feature photos donated by Malak. Scenes with tulips and/or Ottawa scenes. Why:
Malak first began donating handpicked photos to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa in 1993 after a close friend became ill with Alzheimer's disease. Since then, over 22 of his images have been used by our chapter in its greeting card collection. Malak and his wife Barbara has supported the Alzheimer Society in many ways ever since. Our chapter lost a good friend when Malak passed away in November 2001. Our heartfelt thanks to Barbara Karsh for her continued support to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Where: Available at Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742, Building 2 Perley Centre, OttawaTo benefit: Proceeds will support the programs and services of our chapter. Options & Cost: Multi-pack (8 cards in combo of at least 3 scenes). Cost: $5 each package includes taxes and shipping. Order Form:
Info:
613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org
Rewards Program
What:
Shoppers Drug Mart customers have the opportunity to use the Shoppers Optimum Points® donation program to donate their points online to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Why: By donating some or all of your Shoppers Optimum Points® to our local chapter, you are enabling us to use your points toward the purchase of products and supplies needed for our day to day activities and ongoing fundraising events. Where and How: Online on Shoppers Drug Mart website
On the left menu bar select: donate points
In the window that opens click on the large orange words: Donate Now
The next frame you see will be titled: Donate Your Points
Enter your own optimum card number in the top section. Fill in one of the bits from the other section. Submit.
You will see a screen with a scrollable list of charities. Scroll until you see Alzheimer Society of Ottawa & (the rest is cut off, but that’s us!) Click on our name.
Below that box you will see your own name with your points total followed by another box asking how many points you wish to donate. Fill it in. Submit.
And you are done! Thank you.Key to the City™ Discounts Program
What:
A little card that delivers huge savings with no coupons required. A customer loyalty program with exclusive unlimited use VIP discounts from a wide variety of restaurants, retailers and service providers in the Ottawa and Pembroke areas.
Added Feature: Your Key to the City card comes with 3 pieces to it – one card size and two key fobs. Just separate these pieces and you can share them with family members. Each person who possesses a “key” is eligible to receive all of the same savings, at any merchant, at any time.
Why: The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will receive a $10 premium from the sale of each card if you let them know you are purchasing your Key to the City card because of our chapter. Please be sure to mention our name. Info: Go to www.keytothecity.ca for details, to view a list of participating merchants in “Ottawa” or “Pembroke”, and to purchase your card.
Susan Paul, Alzheimer Society’s Fund Development Manager at spaul@asorc.org or 613-523 4004 ext.126
