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• LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Runners Sought for Team CARE

• The New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

• Question:  How do I Write a Bequest to the Alzheimer’s Association?

• How Can I Help?

LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Runners Sought for Team CARE
Calling all LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon runners – you’re invited to join Team C.A.R.E., the Association’s running team, for the Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 9, in Chicago.  Even though registration for the Marathon itself has closed, the Chapter welcomes registered Marathon runners to join Team C.A.R.E. any time up until the day of the Marathon.

Team C.A.R.E. (Conquering Alzheimer’s Running Endeavor) offers a team structure for training and running and an opportunity to ‘race for a reason,’ such as raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and supporting the Alzheimer’s Association’s programs and services.  Membership amenities include access to the team tent in Charity Village – a great location for family members to meet and wait during the Marathon that also is very close to the start and finish lines and is a secure place to store gear.  Breakfast and lunch is provided for runners.  Team members also receive training tips, team updates and team shirts for training and race day, and a 10 percent discount for the Chicago Area Runner's Association’s Marathon Training program.

Since Team C.A.R.E. formed in 2002, more than 280 Team C.A.R.E. members ran the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and raised more than $221,000 for Alzheimer-related programs, services and research.  Donations also come from people who aren’t running the Marathon but who want to support runners’ Herculean efforts along the 26.2-mile course.  For Team C.A.R.E. information or to donate, call the Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Illinois Chapter’s Rockford office at 815.484.1300 or visit www.alzheimers-illinois.org/marathon.
 

The New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and its Impact for People with Alzheimer’s
Are you wondering how the new Medicare Prescription Drug plan will help people with Alzheimer's and their families?  Click here to see our recently reorganized and updated online information on the drug benefit.

Bookmark and check the Web page often for new information about how the drug benefit works for people with Alzheimer’s disease and how to take advantage of prescription drug savings. The page also has links to help you find local enrollment assistance. 

Question:  How do I Write a Bequest to the Alzheimer’s Association?

Answer:  An outright bequest in your will is one of the simplest and most popular ways to make a gift to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Such bequests can be included in your will at its creation or added and updated later by a codicil.  It’s important to name precisely the individuals and organizations that you intend to benefit from the bequest.  By avoiding generalities such as a common name for an organization, you avoid confusion or possible litigation and ensure your donation reaches its intended beneficiary.  Click here for more information.
 

How Can I Help?
The more we know and do together, the sooner we can stop the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease.  Join us in advancing research, enhancing care and increasing public awareness in the following ways:

• Be aware—learn about Alzheimer’s and what you can do to reduce your risk and to take care of your aging body and mind.

• Volunteer—join more than 35,000 volunteers nationwide who give their time and talents for programs and events.

• Advocate–speak out with us for increased funding for research, care and support in our state and national capitals.  Our top priorities are $1 billion for federal funding for the National Institutes of Health to accelerate the pace of promising research and to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid.

• Walk with us—take steps to end Alzheimer’s by participating in Memory Walks, our largest fund-raising event of the year.

• Donate—the Alzheimer’s Association is donor supported. There are many ways your gifts can help fund vital research and care programs.