Golfers Play "A Round to Remember" at Grand Oak and Elks Run    

Area golfers can enjoy a day on the course while supporting the Alzheimer's Association at two "A Round to Remember" events this spring. The first will be held at Grand Oak Golf Course (370 Grand Oak Drive, West Harrison, Ind.) on Friday, May 31. Cost is $35 for 18 holes ($29 for seniors over age 60). To reserve a tee time, call Mark Martin at the Grand Oak Golf Course at (812) 637-3943 or visit: www.grandoakgolfclub.net.

The second Round to Remember will be held at Elks Run (2000 Elklick Road, Batavia, Ohio) on Friday, June 7. Cost is $49 for 18 holes ($33 for seniors). To reserve a tee time, call (513) 732-0295 after May 31 or go online at www.elksrun.com.

For each 18-hole round of golf played that day, $5 will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati.

For more information on either event, contact David Martin at (513) 484-8015 or dcmartin@fuse.net.

Recognizing Past Fundraising Successes

Youth Choirs Perform for Alzheimer's at 2013 "Sing for A Cause" 

   

The Cincinnati MayFestival Youth Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Chorus were featured at the 2013 "Sing for A Cause" at Mount St. Joseph March 23-24. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. More details to follow...

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Rusty Reds Night at Great American Ball Park - April 3

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University of Cincinnati 'Carol For A Cause' Supports Alzheimer's Association

Students and faculty at the University of Cincinnati College/Conservatory of Music, Musical Theatre and Drama Departments joined talents for the Third Annual Carol for a Cause on Saturday, Dec. 8. Featuring the theme "Holiday Memories," the program included Christmas carols, dance, improvised comedy skits and a visit from Santa. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati.

2013 'Cherish the Memories' Dance Produces $10,000 Valentine for Association

Nearly 190 guests enjoyed an evening of food, music and fun at the 8th Annual "Cherish the Memories" Valentine's Dance on Feb. 16. The event, held at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Hebron, Ky., raised $10,147 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati. Pictured above, from left, are event organizers Joe and Cris Suesz along with event supporters Ann Sparks and Jim Lusby. The event is conducted annually in tribute to Cris's father, Charles McQueen, who died from Alzheimer's disease nine years ago.

2011 'Sing For A Cause' Raises Voices and $6,000 for Association

"Sing for a Cause," a benefit concert featuring three school choirs from Finneytown, Lakota West and Taylor High Schools, was held at Mount St. Joseph on Dec. 10. The event has raised, to date, nearly $6,000 for the Alzheimer's Association. Our sincere thanks to the participating schools and Bret Albright who coordinated the event.

2011 Rusty Ball Concert Benefit Rocks For Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association was named a beneficiary of proceeds from The Rusty Ball, held at the Duke Energy Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 22. This annual event features a concert by the Rusty Griswolds, one of the tri-state's most popular local bands. The event raised money for more than 100 beneficiaries in the Tri-state. The Alzheimer's Association received almost $2,700 from the concert event.

Appalachian Mountain Artisans Fest in Winchester Raises $2,800

The Appalachian Mountain Artisans Fest carried on the Herbfest tradition in Winchester, Ohio on Oct. 7-9. The family-oriented educational festival showcased unique artistic talents of the local Appalachian community along with food and music. The event raised $2,800 for the Alzheimer's Association.

An Afternoon Of Food and Wine in Lebanon Offers $3,100+

Guests had the opportunity to sample great wines and food by local restaurants while bidding on silent auction items - all to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The event was held at Seeger's Meats & Deli, 1001 W. Main St., Lebanon, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct. 16.

The wine tasting event raised $3,127.50 for the Alzheimer's Association.

Forget Me Not Days Produce $9,500 for Chapter

Volunteers from Bankers Life and Casualty collected donations on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association during the month of May. Their efforts helped to raise over $9,500.

Witte Swims Ohio River for Alzheimer's Association

Jim Witte, a member of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati, participated in the annual Ohio River Swim at the Public Landing in Cincinnati in July. 

In addition to raising more than $400 for the Alzheimer's Association, he also enhanced public awareness about the Association through an interview with WCPO-TV. 

Making Memories at Carnegie Event Center in Newport Raises $1,500

Alzheimer's supporters enjoyed an evening of coffee, dessert and live harp music at the beautifully restored Carnegie Event Center (formerly the Newport Library - 401 Monmouth Street, Newport, Ky.) at the Making Memories Benefit on March 10.

The event, organized by Christian Gausvik, raised $1,500 for the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, call Christian Gausvik at (859) 992-8905 or visit: alz.benefit@live.com. 

2011 'Cherish the Memories' Valentine's Dance Raises $8,200

Poor Michael's Sports Bar Benefit Raises $2,100 for Association

A good time was had by all - for a very good cause - at the James Wesley Gilbert Alzheimer's Benefit on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Poor Michael's Sports Bar in Cincinnati. The event raised $2,100 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati.

Our thanks to Terra Gausman, her family and friends for all their work in putting together this event. A special thanks to Poor Michael's Sports Bar for hosting the event.

'Cutting Out Alzheimer's' at Ryle High Raises $5,500

Hilltop Designs Charity Auction in Winchester

The third-annual Hilltop Designs Charity Auction was held during the Appalachian Mountain Artisan Fest in Winchester, Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Donations collected by volunteers, along with proceeds from the auction, raised more than $1,800 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati. 

Our thanks to Jo Hall and all those who helped plan the event.

For a donation of $10 per golf ball, donors had the chance to win up to $1,000 if your ball came closest to the hole at a Helicopter Ball Drop at Maketewah Country Club on Oct. 11. The event, hosted by International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), raised $1,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.

 

Forget Me Not Days Collects Over $6,600 for Alzheimer's Association

Volunteers from the Alzheimer's Association and Bankers Life and Casualty took to the streets in May collecting donations. You may have seen the purple-vested volunteers taking donations and handing out Forget Me Not flower seeds at your favorite grocery store or retail center May 13-15. The group collected a total of $6,636.58.  

'Crop for a Cause' at St. Dominic Parish Supports Chapter

Cutting Out Alzheimer's sponsored a "Crop for a Cause" at St. Dominic Parish (O'Connor Hall) in Cincinnati on Saturday, April 17. The event attracted 60 participants and raised $1,000.

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ALZ Stars Flying Pig Team Run for Alzheimer's

The ALZ Stars / Flying Pig Team raised $1,201 in support of the Alzheimer's Association during the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati on Sunday, May 2. The three-member team was joined by 30 chapter volunteers who assisted with recycling efforts during the event.

Cherish the Memories Dance Sends $7,000 Valentine to Chapter

For Cris Suesz, the loss of her father, Charles McQueen, to Alzheimer's disease five years ago prompted the idea of putting together a Valentine's Day dance benefit. Mrs. Suesz, along with her husband, Joe, family members and friends have organized the dinner and party in Boone County for the past four years, raising more than $25,000 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati. The 5th Annual "Cherish the Memories" Valentine's Dance, held at the Briarwood Banquet Hall in Hebron, Ky. on Saturday, Feb. 13, raised an estimated $7,200 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati. Among the featured events was a raffle for an autographed Jimmy Buffett surf board.

'A Bead of Hope For Alzheimer's' Raises $3,200

Bellevue Beadery in Bellevue, Ky. hosted a day of jewelry beading on Saturday, Feb. 6. Guests and customers were given the opportunity to create their own jewelry and purchase pre-made items - all for a good cause. A Wine & Cheese event was held later that evening. Despite the poor weather conditions, the benefit attracted a strong turnout and raised $3,200 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati.

Cutting Out Alzheimer's "Scraptaculars" Raise $10,000

Greg and Tina Rouse, with the support of their sons, Evan and Jake and a small army of volunteers and supporters, conducted two "Cutting Out Alzheimer's" scrapbooking events in Boone County in 2009.
The events, conducted at the Boone County Library and Ryle High School respectively, attracted more than 250 “croppers” and raised more than $10,000 for the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati.
For more on Cutting Out Alzheimer's and future events, please visit: http://www.cuttingoutalzheimers.org/.

Hilltop Designs Charity Auction Raises $2,200 for Alzheimer's Association

Forget Me Not Classic Pedals Past $40,000 - May 2009

Bankers Life and Casualty Raises More than $10,000 - May 2009

On May 18, they all got out their golf clubs and hosted the first annual Charity Golf Outing at the Royal Oak Country Club.  More than 60 golfers attended.  Both events together raised more than $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. Pictured, from left: Mark Kirchoff, Clarissa Rentz, Marcy Hawkins, Lynn Gregory and Tim Gregory.

Flying Pig Marathon Team Runs for Alzheimer's - May 2009

Bill, a personal trainer, is serving as the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2010 Flying Pig Team trainer.  Successful training for a marathon takes time and can truly be a family-friendly activity.