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F U N D E R O F C R I T I C A L P R O G R A M S , S E R V I C E S , A D V O C A C Y E F F O R T S A N D R E S E A R C H
67 seconds go by quickly. It’s just barely enough time to return an email or make a cup of coffee.
And yet every 67 seconds…someone in the U.S. has developed Alzheimer’s.
Even more surprising is that it is affecting people in their early 30’s!
Chances are great that a member of your family or someone you know is dealing with Alzheimer’s.
It’s the 6th leading cause of death in America, and more than five million Americans are living
with Alzheimer’s today, including 72,000 people in Connecticut. The disease robs people of their
memories but worse yet, their identity. As one individual with Alzheimer’s shared, “I was me and now I am no one anymore.” They continued, “I feel like I am having a heart attack in my brain.”
The Alzheimer’s Association is often referred to as a “lifeline” during a very scary, frustrating and
confusing time. In addition to being the third largest funder of research in the world after the NIH
and the republic of China, the Association provides resources associated to Alzheimer’s and related
diseases through:
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S U P P O R T G R O U P S , I N C L U D I N G E A R LY S TA G E
E N G A G E M E N T G R O U P S F O R P E O P L E L I V I N G
W I T H A L Z H E I M E R ’ S O R O T H E R D E M E N T I A S
M E D I C A L E R T ® + A L Z H E I M E R ’ S A S S O C I AT I O N
S A F E R E T U R N ® P R O G R A M
E D U C AT I O N A N D T R A I N I N G
R E S P I T E G R A N T S F O R FA M I L I E S
P U B L I C P O L I C Y A N D A D V O C A C Y
In recent years awareness of the Association has grown tremendously, but we need to continue our
mission and be sure that people in need know we are here for them. Won’t you help us spread the
word and spread the comfort?
The Alzheimer’s Association is a not-for-profit, completely donor supported organization serving
the needs of families and health care professionals. We need the support from individuals like you.
For more information please visit alz.org/ct
And in the time it took you to read this, another person in the U.S. developed Alzheimer’s. Please
consider your participation to make a real difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer’s, their
caregivers, families and our future quality of life.
S P O N S O R S H I P PA C K A G E
2015
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Celebrating Hope began in
2013 with seven courageous
Greenwich area women.
As caregivers and family
members, each has confronted
the overwhelming obstacles
and anguish of managing
Alzheimer’s Disease with
mothers, fathers or a spouse.
For those diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s Disease, there
is no cure. But that does
not mean there cannot be
survivors. These women came
together joined by a hope
that they could indeed make
a difference. Their goal was
to create an event in Greenwich to raise awareness
and funds for their cause. With the enthusiasm of
Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh and Lexi Rodriguez from
the Alzheimer’s Association, they forged ahead to
found Celebrating Hope. Their mission was simple
“Work towards a World Without Alzheimer’s.”
In that inaugural year the group raised more than
$100,000 in two-and-half hours. The support was
overwhelming. Now approaching its third year,
Celebrating Hope boasts more
than 70 committee members,
has raised $250,000+ and is
well on its way to becoming a
major benefit in Greenwich.
Celebrating Hope has
morphed from a “one night
event” to a “community movement.” Supporters like
Richards paint their windows
purple, and the trees that line
Greenwich avenue are dressed
with purple ribbons that share
a key fact about the disease
and highlight our sponsors.
At the event itself there is
an undeniable spirit of hope
that takes over. The night confirms that anything is
possible. Sponsors arrive early to attend our exclusive
VIP party, and friends, family, colleagues and
acquaintances come together to enjoy music, magic
tricks, food, cocktails and an extensive silent auction.
Last year, keynote speakers actress Kimberly Williams
Paisley and her father Gurney Williams shared their
emotional journey of caring for their mother and wife.
Please join u s for another unforgettable experience.
Believe* Hope* Help
2015
LYNN HAGERBRANT, L ISA KOORBUSCH ,
SHARON PARKER, KENDRA FARN FINZ AND
CRISTIN MARANDINO MISSING FROM PHOTO:
ALISON FARN LEIGH AND CLAIRE HUNTER
SAVE THE DATE!
DATE & TIME: FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
VENUE: RICHARDS, 359 GREENWICH AVENUE, GREENWICH, CT
RECEPTION : COCKTAILS, HORS D’OEUVRES, SILENT AUCTION
GUESTS: 400+ GREENWICH AND LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY RESIDENTS
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ALZ.ORG/CT
C E L E B R A T I N G H O P E C O C K T A I L B E N E F I T
P R O V I D I N G H E L P & H O P E Y O U R C O N T R I B U T I O N S A T W O R K !
In Fairfield County, the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter is proud to partner with
key organizations to bring critical education programs to residents. The “Know the 10 Signs” and
extensive “Caregiver Courses” have served hundreds of people over the last few months. Thank you
to the Greenwich Library, River House, Greenwich Arts Council, the Greens at Greenwich, Greenwich
Woods, Greenwich Hospital, Donald Axelroad, Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA), Law
Offices of Eliovson & Tenore, and many more for helping us educate and support the community.
Please check our calendar for an up-to-date listing of our programs and local support groups – alz.org/ct
T H E A L Z H E I M E R ’ S A S S O C I AT I O N , C O N N E C T I C U T C H A P T E R ’ S K E Y A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S I N F I S C A L Y E A R ‘ 1 3 – ‘ 1 4 :
✓Awarded first Zenith Level researcher in Connecticut to Dr. Strittmatter, a neurologist at the
Yale University School of Medicine
✓ Served more than 8,000 people with programs and services (Including family caregiver courses,
community workshops, support groups and early state engagement programs)
✓ Provided support to 4,000 people through our 24/7 multilingual helpline
✓ Helped pass legislation to expand dementia training requirements for professionals
✓ Secured chapter respite care grant funding
✓ Hosted caregiver appreciation events across the state; in Ridgefield we held our 2nd Annual
Caregiver Appreciation Event at the Adam Broderick Salon and Spa, serving over 100+ caregivers
with a night of pampering
✓ Experienced record breaking growth in funds and participation at our annual Walk to End
Alzheimer’s, +$1.1MM (+$300M in Fairfield County alone; +25% growth and +2,000 walkers)
✓ Hosted Annual Education events including our Education Conference and our Physician’s
Symposium (over 700 attendees)
✓ Enrolled new participants in MedicAlert + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Programs
(Total CT enrollees over 2500 to date!)
W H E R E D O E S YO U R M O N E Y G O ?
The Alzheimer’s Association national organization meets or exceeds relevant watchdog standards in its
allocation of donor dollars. For details see: http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_use_of_funds_jtc.asp
C E L E B R A T I N G H O P E C O C K T A I L B E N E F I T 2 0 1 4
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JENNIFER AND MARC BORZYKOWSKI
CRISTIN MARANDINO
JACK MOFFLY, SENATOR RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, ELEONORA TORNATORE-MIKESH, DONNA MOFFLY, AND BILL MITCHELL
DR. CHRIS VAN DYCK, DREW BERMAN, JACK MITCHELL, LEXI RODRIGUEZ, CRISTIN MARANDINO, ELEONORA TORNATORE-MIKESH, SCOTT MITCHELL, AND LYNN HAGERBRANT
CRISTIN MARANDINO AND LYNN HAGERBRANT
DAN AND NANCY OZIZMIR
AON HEWITT TEAMCELESTE RUSSELL, EILEEN SULLIVAN, AND CAROL WALLACE
GIULIA MAIOLO, STEPHAN JAEGER AND CAROL MARINELLI
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LISA KOORBUSCH, ALISON FARN LEIGH, GINGE CABRERA, AND KENDRA FARN FINZ
IRA FENIG AND BARBARA ZACCAGNINI
LEXI RODRIGUEZ AND DAN MILLER
STEVE KENNEDY, SARAH RAFFERTY AND LEXI RODRIGUEZ
LUIS ORTIZ AND ROBERT MARANDINO LISA LORI, ALYSSA KELESHIAN BONOMO, AND MAT LORI
CRISTIN MARANDINO, RICH GRANOFF, AND LYNN HAGERBRANT
CRISTIN MARANDINO AND LYNN HAGERBRANT
AON HEWITT TEAM
KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY AND GURNEY WILLIAMS III
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* H E R O O F H O P E $15,000
Five months of marketing support and
recognition in lower Fairfield County
16 tickets to the event, includes exclusive
VIP party ($3600 VALUE)
VIP Party Sponsor; signage at our VIP
party and a photo opportunity with our
key note speaker
Recognition in Print ads to run in all
Moffly Media’s titles: Greenwich, Westport,
New Canaan, Darien, Fairfield Living and
Stamford magazines
Recognition in both save the date & invitation
(electronic and mailed), to 4,000 lower
Fairfield County residents
Recognition in pre and post press releases
Two page spread in the Event Program and
on our event give-away
Recognition in monthly (6) email blasts
(2,000+ contacts)
Recognition in Online and via Social Media
outlets (Facebook, Twitter and Association
Website)
Name listed on purple ribbons in downtown
Greenwich the last two weeks in April
Post-event recognition: Inclusion in post-event
press releases to all media
* A N G E L O F H O P E$10,000
Five months of marketing support and
recognition in lower Fairfield County
12 tickets to the event, includes exclusive
VIP party ($2700 VALUE)
Silent Auction Sponsor; inclusion in two
additional email blasts and signage at the
silent auction
Recognition in Print ads to run in all
Moffly Media’s titles: Greenwich, Westport,
New Canaan, Darien, Fairfield Living and
Stamford magazines
Recognition in both save the date & invitation
(electronic and mailed), to 4,000 lower
Fairfield County residents
Recognition in pre and post press releases
Full page ad in the Event Program
Recognition in (6) monthly email blasts
(2,000+ contacts)
Recognition in Online and via Social Media
outlets (Facebook, Twitter and Association
Website)
Name listed on purple ribbons in downtown
Greenwich the last two weeks in April
Levels of Sponsorship
*The Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter is pleased to work with our generous Celebrating Hope
sponsors at the $10,000 and $15,000 levels to design customized benefit packages, including year
round leadership opportunities at the Alzheimer’s Association highly visible events including: Band
Together for Alzheimer’s Concert at the Fairfield Theatre Co (Mar 2015), Statewide Education Conference
– Ad in the program book, 700+ attendees (Apr 2015), Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 7,000+ participants (Sep/
Oct 2015), and the Alzheimer’s Research Symposium (Date TBD)
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Levels of Sponsorship
Please refer to sponsorship form for benefit deadlines. To become a sponsor or learn more information about the event,
please contact Lexi Rodriguez 203.984.0003 / [email protected]
C H A M P I O N O F H O P E$5,000
Five months of marketing
support and recognition
8 tickets to the event,
includes exclusive VIP party
($1800 VALUE)
Signage at Event Dessert
Station
Recognition in print ads
to run in all Moffly Media’s
titles: Greenwich, Westport,
New Canaan, Darien,
Fairfield Living and Stamford
magazines
Recognition in both “save the
date” & invitation (electronic
and hard copy), to 4,000
lower Fairfield County
residents
Recognition in pre and post
event press releases
1/2 page ad in the Event
Program and on our event
give-away
Recognition in (6) monthly
email blasts (2,000+
contacts)
Name listed on purple
ribbons in downtown
Greenwich the last two weeks
in April
L E A D E R O F H O P E$3,000
Five months of marketing
support and recognition
6 tickets to the event,
includes exclusive VIP party
($1350 VALUE)
Recognition in print ads
to run in all Moffly Media’s
titles: Greenwich, Westport,
New Canaan, Darien,
Fairfield Living and Stamford
magazines
Recognition in both save the
date & invitation (electronic
and mailed), to 4,000 lower
Fairfield County residents
Recognition in pre and post
event press releases
1/3 page ad in Event Program
and recognition on our event
give-away
Recognition in (4) monthly
email blasts (2,000+
contacts)
Name listed on purple
ribbons in downtown
Greenwich the last two weeks
in April
P A R T N E R O F H O P E$1,500
4 tickets to the event,
includes exclusive VIP party
($900 VALUE)
Recognition in print ads
to run in all Moffly Media’s
titles: Greenwich, Westport,
New Canaan, Darien,
Fairfield Living and Stamford
magazines
Recognition in both “save the
date” & invitation (electronic
and hard copy), to 4,000
lower Fairfield County
residents
Recognition in pre and post
event press releases
1/4 page ad in Event Program
and recognition on our event
give-away
Recognition in (2) monthly
email blasts (2,000+
contacts)
F U L L P A G E A D I N E V E N T P R O G R A M
B O O K O N L Y $1,000
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Join Us!2015 SAVE THE DATE
WINTER 2015
FEBRUARY 10TH & 11TH
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING, ROCKY HILL OFFICE
MARCH 7TH
BRAIN BALL, SCIENCE CENTER, HARTFORD
MARCH 13TH
BAND TOGETHER CONCERT, FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, FAIRFIELD
SPRING 2015
MARCH 23RD – 25TH
ADVOCACY FORUM, WASHINGTON DC
MARCH 31ST
PHYSICIAN SYMPOSIUM, CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL,
CROMWELL
APRIL 1ST
ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE,
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, CROMWELL
APRIL (DATE TBD)
ADVOCACY DAY, STATE CAPITAL HARTFORD
MAY 1ST
CELEBRATING HOPE COCKTAIL BENEFIT,
RICHARDS, GREENWICH
MAY 12TH & 13TH
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING, NORWICH OFFICE
SUMMER 2015
JUNE 21ST
THE LONGEST DAY
JULY
FALL WALK KICK-OFF EVENTS
JULY 18TH – 23RD
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (AAIC), WASHINGTON DC
FALL 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
• SEPTEMBER 19TH
OCEAN BEACH PARK, NEW LONDON
• SEPTEMBER 20TH
BUSHNELL PARK, HARTFORD
• SEPTEMBER 26TH
HARRYBROOKE PARK, NEW MILFORD
• SEPTEMBER 27TH
ASNUNTUCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ENFIELD
LIGHTHOUSE POINT PARK, NEW HAVEN
• OCTOBER 4TH
FAIRFIELD COUNTY WALK,
CALF PASTURE BEACH, NORWALK
NOVEMBER 2015
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH
NOVEMBER 6TH
3RD ANNUAL CAREGIVER APPRECIATION EVENT,
ADAM BRODERICK SALON, RIDGEFIELD
C H E C K O U R W E B S I T E F O R A L I S T O F U P T O D A T E P R O G R A M S A N D E V E N T S