Join us for this sweet event

The Alzheimer’s Association cordially invites you to celebrate our 18th annual Chocolate Sunday, a champagne brunch, silent and live auction and chocolate extravaganza at Noon on Sunday, November 22nd at the Ritz Charles.  Chocolate Sunday is rich in culture, cuisine, and a caring community gathered to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association. 

This year’s honorary host and guest speaker is Mary Ann Becklenberg.

Mary Ann was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008 at the age of 62.  Prior to her diagnosis, she worked as a clinical social worker.  She voluntarily left her position because she was no longer able to meet her responsibilities due to Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Mary Ann is currently active with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter and spoke about her memory loss at the 2007 Merrillville Memory Walk.   Mary Ann is also a member of the National Alzheimer's Association Early-Stage Advisory Group.  Mary Ann’s objective is to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease so that the general public understands how this disease affects both the person with the disease and his/her family.

Mary Ann and her husband, John, live in Dyer, Indiana, just outside of Chicago.

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We appreciate the following levels of contribution:

Corporate Table Sponsor $1,250

Corporate Table Sponsor Benefits:

- A reserved table (8 tickets) to Chocolate Sunday 
- Half page black and white ad (5x4) in the Chocolate Sunday event program
- Signage on your table at the event
- Early arrival opportunity -  arrive a half an hour before the event begins, giving you the chance shop and bid before the rest of the attendees
- You will receive a special limited edition hand blown glass ornament courtesy of  the Alzheimer's Association
- Complimentary bottle of champagne at your table
- Company logo in chapter newsletter distributed to more than 8,000 people in Greater Indiana recognizing your company as a table sponsor

Family Table Sponsor $1,000

Family Table Sponsor Benefits:

- A reserved table (10 tickets) to Chocolate Sunday
- Signage on your table at the event
- Early arrival opportunity -  arrive a half an hour before the event begins, giving you the chance shop and bid before the rest of the attendees
- Complimentary bottle of champagne at your table
- If you would like to purchase ad space, family table sponsors may upgrade to the corporate table sponsorship level

Purchase an Event Program Ad $250

Advertising Space Benefits:

- Advertisement will be seen by over 300 attendees with a connection to Alzheimer’s disease seeking information on elder support systems, living and safety needs.
- Advertisements must be black and white and half page ad (5” x 4”) 
- Advertisements must be provided electronically in a .pdf, .eps, or .tif format 
- Advertisements must be a minimum of 300 dpi
- Files should be e-mailed to emily.sherman@alz.org no later than November 12.

Be a Table Champion

Table Champion Responsibilities and Benefits:

- A table champion is someone who purchases an individual seat to Chocolate Sunday and helps the Alzheimer's Association fill a table.   The Table Champion will be responsible for recruiting 7 other guests to purchase individual seats to your table.
- Early arrival opportunity -  arrive a half an hour before the event begins, giving you the chance shop and bid before the rest of the attendees

 

Friend: $75
Your $40 tax-deductible ticket purchase at the Friend level will allow a newly diagnosed family to access our 24/7 Helpline and receive our Community Resource Guide and Caregiver’s Guide.

Patron: $100
Your $65 tax-deductible ticket purchase at the Patron level will provide leadership and information for a monthly support group, as well as help underwrite a scholarship for a family to register their loved one in the Medic Alert® + Safe Return program, a wanderer identification program. 

Benefactor: $125
Your $90 tax-deductible ticket purchase at the Benefactor level will educate a family caregiver in legal and financial long-term care concerns, as well as support family meetings with a licensed social worker to develop a personalized plan of care.

Event Sponsor:

Program Sponsors:      and INDIANA ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CENTER

Jean Ramser – Committee Chair

Holly Callahan
Melinda Doll
Mindy Duffer
Debbie Dunn
Cindi Fankhauser
Deborah Farrar
Mary Guerriero Austrom
Sarah Holwager
Hollie MacKay
Kim McDonald
Kelly Panzer
Jane Rooksby
Ella Wagner

Help the Alzheimer’s Association MOVE towards a cure, OPEN new doors to progress, and be a VOICE for those who cannot be heard, and please join us at this year’s Chocolate Sunday.

For more information or questions about Chocolate Sunday please contact Emily Sherman at emily.sherman@alz.org or by calling 317-575-9620.