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The Longest Day on WCTV’s “Thinking Out Loud”

Thanks to WCTV-Chesapeake Television for having Christine Warfel, our Development Coordinator on “Thinking Out Loud” today with Mark Cox, Director of Public Communications for the City of Chesapeake.

The Longest Day: Activities you can do

On the Longest Day, you choose your activity in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Your team will work together from sunrise to sunset, honoring the strength, heart and endurance of those facing this devastating disease. To start planning your day, check out these activities. THE CHOICES ARE UNLIMITED Paint and sculpt Play bridge, rummy or otherContinue reading “The Longest Day: Activities you can do”

FUNDRAISING IDEAS —FOR work!

Don’t have a whole lot of time outside of work to raise money for The Longest Day? Not a problem, here are some great ideas that you can do while you are at work.

Thanks again to the Parrot Head Club of Tidewater

Why We Walk: Parrot Head or Parrothead is a commonly used nickname for fans of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an “island escapism” lifestyle. His musical hits include “Margaritaville”, “Come Monday” and “Five O’Clock Somewhere.”

TLD Tuesday: Learn how to get started

Grab your friends, family and co-workers and form a team. You don’t have to live in the same city or state — or even the same country! Don’t be nervous to ask others to get involved — you’ll be surprised how many people have been affected by Alzheimer’s and want to join the fight.

Black History Month: A doctor’s legacy

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to recognize African-Americans who are working tirelessly in the field of Alzheimer’s disease research.

The Longest Day Tuesday: Start an anywhere team!

You can live anywhere and participate in The Longest Day.

The Longest Day Tuesday with Christine Warfel

I’ve been asked to share the reason I am passionate about participating in The Longest Day. My immediate response is to say I do it to honor my parents who were both lost to younger onset Alzheimer’s. While that is true, it goes much deeper than that.

The Longest Day Tuesday: Participate in a way that works for you.

While teams are encouraged to participate on Monday, June 20, The Longest Day is a flexible event that can be held any day of the week, for any length of time. • If weekends work better, move your activity to Saturday or Sunday. You’ll still have access to the same fundraising tools and coaching. • Fit your activityContinue reading “The Longest Day Tuesday: Participate in a way that works for you.”