Who Can Host a DIY Fundraiser?
Each year, individuals and organizations such as civic groups, social clubs, restaurants and businesses raise thousands of dollars for the Heart of America Chapter. These supporters demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Alzheimer's Association by involving the community in raising significant funds and awareness for the Chapter. 
DIY Event Ideas
DIY fundraisers can be as simple or as extravagant as you wish and could raise anywhere from $200 to $10,000 or more. Simple ideas could include a wine and cheese party for close friends, a garage sale, a jeans or go purple day at the office, donating a percentage of sales for a day/week, a school's classroom project or a game night. More extravagant ideas could include hosting a silent auction, a large dinner party, or a sporting event such as a golf tournament, a basketball tournament or a run. The possibilities are endless. Click here for more ideas.
Interested in Hosting Your Own DIY Event?
Return this form to Cindy Giddings via email at cindy.giddings@alz.org or fax at 913.831.1916. The Chapter will review your event specifics and then contact you with a decision.
2012 DIY Fundraisers
House of Chocolates on Monday, February 13
by Clare Bridge Topeka
From 4 - 6:00 p.m. the community is welcome to join the House of Chocolates for a delightful afternoon featuring rich chocolate treats, desserts and refreshments. You'll even get to fill a box with decadent chocolates to take home with you. Admission is a minimum of a $10 donation which will be given to our Chapter. Reservations should be made by February 6 to Dava Jones at 785.845.6214.
Thank You 2011 DIY Fundraisers
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- The staff of Chartis Insurance designated the Alzheimer's Association as the beneficiary of their Janaury and September Denim for Dollars day which raised a total of $885.
- Clare Bridge of Leawood and On the Border in Leawood teamed up for a benefit night on February 7 raising money for the Chapter.
- Patricia Bott and her staff of Bott Insurance Agency held a Texas Hold'em Tournament and pulled in $5,400 for the Alzheimer's Associaition.
- The staff of the Seaboard Corporation designated the Alzheimer's Association as the recipient of their February Jeans for a Cause program which raised $525.
- Kathy Garnett and the Clinton Walk committee have done it again! The 2nd Annual Big Purple Party on March 26 almost doubled their fundraising total bringing in over $1,300 for the West Central Missouri Walk to End Alzheimer's.
- The 1212 Club not only helped 65 attendees maintain their brain at their 3rd Annual Trivia Night on May 12, they also raised $1,300 for this important cause.
- The Mystery Machine at the Golden Eagle Casino hit the jackpot again and raised $567 in support of the Association.
- The Banker's Life & Casualty agents hits the Topeka streets again this past May and raised over $1,500 during their annual Forget Me Not Days.
- Gary Crabtree hit a hole-in-one at his charity golf tournament raising $531 for the Alzheimer's cause.
- Those at LaVerna Village Nursing Home in Savannah, Missouri teamed up to raise $260 through an ice cream social and gift basket drawing.
- Jan Ferguson and sister, Anne Lecuyer, used their wonderful knitting talents to raise $600 at the Liberty Fall Festival in September.
- Andrianne Wilson's first-ever Queen Zoe's Baby Show in Stewartsville, Missouri received rave reviews and raised $205 for the cause.
- The annual Sigma Kappa Ultraviolet Mudbowl in Manhattan, Kansas was a smashing success this year.....over 900 volleyball players participated raising $3,700 for Alzheimer's research.
- The 12th annual Wiffle Ball Tournament at the Rancho Grande in Parkville raised $1,900.
- Pam Hughes and Connie Zissman both coordinated a jeans days at the Applebee's corporate office and in total raised $675.
- Great Southern Associates in Kansas City raised $180 through their Caring & Sharing Casual Day.
