Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter

Happy #NationalPuppyDay to the playful pups and pups-at-heart that stand by us in the fight to #ENDALZ. Thank you for making our lives a little brighter (and a lot fluffier)! ????

As we continue #WomensHistoryMonth, we start by honoring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Throughout her life, Justice O’Connor stood as a trailblazer, both as the first woman on the Supreme Court and as an advocate and caregiver for her husband John, who lived with Alzheimer's disease for nearly 20 years. In 2018, she bravely shared her own diagnosis of “dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease,” in a letter to the American people. Justice O'Connor worked to ensure caregivers and those living with dementia were represented and their voices were heard, even after stepping down from the court in 2005 to spend time with her husband. In 2009, she served as a member of the Alzheimer’s Study Group, whose report helped make Alzheimer’s a national priority. Her years of work as an outspoken advocate for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia continues to inspire action, advocacy and change, and her voice remains as an enduring example in the fight to #ENDALZ.

If you're a proven leader who excels in building relationships and bringing?resources and education to the community, then we invite -- and highly encourage -- you to apply for our Program Director role in the Delaware Valley Chapter.?This data-driven, collaborative role focuses on volunteer engagement, program deployment and expanding our reach and support into all corners of our community.? https://lnkd.in/esgxcJ7f

“I have always been somebody who recognizes we’ve got to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves.” Janece Richard, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement’s March Advocate of the Month, is passionate about ensuring rural and underrepresented communities get the care they need. bit.ly/4kGgNFO. #ENDALZ

You’re invited to join us online on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. for The Longest Day Spring Rally! Learn how you can fight Alzheimer’s with an activity of your choice, hear inspiring stories and get fundraising ideas. RSVP now to reserve your spot! act.alz.org/springrally

We have great news to celebrate.?? Thanks to the relentless work of our participants, volunteers, sponsors and staff, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been ranked as the #2 peer-to-peer fundraising event in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. Together, we have accomplished so much. But there is more work left to do—more communities to reach, more people to engage, and more steps to take. In the fight against Alzheimer’s, NOW matters more than ever. Now is the time for action if we are to achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Register now for Walk to End Alzheimer’s at alz.org/delval/walk and help us keep the momentum going in your community. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together this year. #Walk2endalz #ENDALZ

The Alzheimer's Association and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E) have long been working together on a nationwide effort to better reach African Americans and provide the community with important information regarding Alzheimer's detection, diagnosis, care, treatment, research and advocacy. This past Sunday, St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia participated in the third annual Connectional Purple Sunday. Members of the congregation embraced the opportunity to spread awareness and increase education about a disease which disproportionately impacts their community. #ENDALZ

There's still time! Help us keep hope growing in the fight to #ENDALZ by accepting our #Walk2EndAlz Spring Challenge. Register for a Delaware Valley Chapter Walk to End Alzheimer's and raise $50 by March 31 to receive a Walk-branded Grow Your Own Garden of Hope Kit. Find your Walk and get started today: alz.org/delval/walk.

Last week the Lehigh Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteer Kick-off took place. With nearly 30 people in attendance, folks heard from our staff team as well as a handful of passionate volunteers who support the Walk and other areas of our mission. Special thank you to our venue host Meals on Wheels Greater Lehigh Valley and to local and national Walk sponsor, Amada Senior Care - Lehigh Valley, for helping make the kick-off a success! #ENDALZ

The bipartisan Credit for Caring Act would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for caregivers that could be used to offset the costs of respite care, transportation and lost wages. Tell your members of Congress to support this bill ?? bit.ly/4grq3dF. #CreditForCaringAct