$1 Memory Walk Challenge

Hello out there :)

We are down to a week until the Memory Walk to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year!

I am challenging all my family/friends to try to sponsor me/donate $1 this last week to see how much we can get together in time to donate to the walk on Saturday. To date you have helped me raise $171 - with your help on this challenge there is no telling how much we can have by the end of the week by just donating $1! Let’s see what we can do to make a difference this week ;) I will also post this on my online community pages to get the help from my many friends on those too ;) If everyone participates I think we could easily raise $4-500!!!!

You can donate through my personal web page at the following link:

http://memorywalk09.kintera.org/huntsville/inhonorofbettythomley

Or, I have a team page – which you can use to make your donation or even sign up to fundraise/walk with us. It isn’t too late to join us ;) Here is that link:

http://memorywalk09.kintera.org/huntsville/teamrememberwhen

If you’d like to give me cash or a check to turn in, then just let me know. They have designated Thursday the 24th as bank day for us to stop by the office and get the rest of our money turned in to them, but we will be able to turn money in the morning of the walk on the 26th too.

I also still have some bracelets and maybe a few pins left – the bracelets are $1 and the pins are $5. They are both cute!

I have a few extra yard signs if anyone is interested in placing one in their yard to help spread the word – I just need to collect them back up and turn them in after the walk (they are re-using them next year).

Feel free to forward along to others you think may be interested in helping out too!

For those who don’t know, this cause is very close to my heart – my Granny Betty is in the final stage of Alzheimer’s Disease. I am 3 hours away and can’t contribute to her daily care, so this gives me a way to “do” something to try to help. Please remember her, my parents and her caregivers as they provide 24/7 care for her. This is a most terrible illness!!! I didn’t really understand how terrible it was until my granny got it – it is so hard to see her have to go through all of this. She is certainly not easy to care for either. It is hard on everyone involved.

Thanks for your help!!!
Sandy

21st Annual Old Fashioned Trade Day ~ Huntsville, AL

Come on out and visit with me at the upcoming Trade Day Downtown Huntsville :)

Sponsored by the Von Braun Lions Club and The Historic Huntsville Foundation - proceeds are used to assist the needy and promote the preservation of local historic structures.

On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the 21st Annual Old Fashioned Trade Day will be held at Constitution Village in downtown Huntsville, AL. Sales will begin at 8AM and close at 5PM.

I will be required to collect 8% sales tax this day, but will have free shipping and special event only discounts.

I have been told that my space will be at the big bell at the Constitution Village main gate entrance.

Hope you can make it!

09.09.2009 Rainbows

Support my Memory Walk Campaign

Today an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!

This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer's, I'm participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.

I walk in honor of my grandmother, Betty Thomley, who is currently fighting the final stage of alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It's easy to give online by following the link below.Thank you in advance for your time and generosity - together, we can help end Alzheimer's!

Visit my page at http://memorywalk09.kintera.org/huntsville/inhonorofbettythomley and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Mid South Chapter.

No donation is too small or big – everything helps!

I am also looking for team members – if you’d like to join my team just click on “Team Page” under the website page heading and it will take you to my Team Web Page where you will have the option to join the team. The walk is on Sept. 26th – registration at 8 AM with closing ceremonies at 10AM at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville.

Please forward this along to your family, friends and co-workers too :) We need all the help we can get!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Sandy