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Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter receives $150,000 gift from PGA player, Hunter Mahan

Professional golfer, Hunter Mahan, donated $150,000 to the important work of the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter.  Hunter was a member of the President’s Cup Team for 2007, chosen as a Captain’s Pick by Jack Nicklaus.  He designated his President’s Cup contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of his grandmother who was affected by the disease. 

Hunter’s gift will support programs to further education and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease as well as research to find a cure.  Currently, 5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s with devastating effects on them, their families and the health care system.

The Maine Chapter hosts the Eric Weinrich Charity Golf Tournament each year at The Woodlands. This years tournament will honor Hunters gift by making him a major sponsor of the event.  Hunter and his caddy, John Wood, contribute golf items each year to the auction associated with the tournament.

Hunter finished the 2007 season tied for 5^th in FedEx points, and won his first PGA tournament, The Travelers Championship.  He had 3 rounds of 62 during the season, solidifying his reputation as an exciting golfer who is poised to win another tournament.  He was invited to the Mercedes Benz Championship at Kapalua, Maui this month where his final round, 9 under par, lifted him into a tie for 5^th place.  Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter traveled to the tournament to inaugurate the Hunter Mahan Fan Club as a way to thank Hunter for his generous gift. 

Board of Directors
Meet our New Board Members

Deane Lanphear Topsham

		We are pleased to welcome Deane R. Lanphear to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Board of Directors. Rev. Lanphear has had a long career encompassing the fields of education and theology. Following ten years in the parish ministry and a year with the Mass. Conference of The United Church of Christ, he returned to his alma mater, Northfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield, Massachusetts. During his tenure there, he began as teacher, dorm head, varsity hockey and golf coach. He later worked in
administration, eventually becoming Interim Headmaster and then Executive Director. After seventeen years at NMH he served schools as Headmaster and Interim Head at scholls from Massachusetts to Alaska. In "retirement" he served as a consultant with Gregory Floyd and Associates, assisting independent schools in finding new Heads of School. He earned his B.A. Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his Masters in Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School. He lives with his wife Cynthia at Highland Green in Topsham. In his current position with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter he leads our volunteer fundraising effort and also serves on the Finance Committee.

Chapter Staff
Meet The New Members of our Staff

South Portland, Maine Amanda Pike

The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter is very pleased to welcome Amanda Pike as our new Relationship/Events Specialist. Amanda previously worked for the Maine International  Trade Center (MITC) as their Program and Membership Manager.  While there she coordinated all external communications for that organization and planned and executed all MITC educational events statewide.

Amanda's primary responsibilities, as Relationship/Events Specialist, will be building awareness and participation in our premier fundraising events - Memory Walk and the Eric Weinrich Charity Golf Tournament.  She will provide leadership to Memory Walk teams around the state and work to foster strong relationships with corporations and individuals on the association's behalf.  She will travel throughout the state serving as a brand ambassador on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter. Amanda is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Minors in East Asian Language and Literature and Socio-Cultural Anthropology.

North Windham, Maine Katharyn LeDoux

Katharyn A. LeDoux has joined the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter as our new Helpline Supervisor.  Katharyn brings more than 10 years of experience in health care related fields to her new position.  She began her career as Director of Resident Services/Director of Activities for the facility, Southgate of Shrewsbury in Massachusetts before moving on to become Director of Wellness Programs for the Woods at Eddy Pond in Auburn, Massachusetts.  After moving to Maine in 2000 her career changed direction when she accepted the position of Director of Marketing and Admissions for The Monarch Center in Saco.

Katharyn serves as the primary point of contact within the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter for family caregivers and those living with dementia.  She provides support, resources and education to individuals calling the Helpline.  She leads the recruitment, development, deploynment, and recognition of the Chapter's Helpline Volunteers.  If anyone is interested in volunteering at the Alzheimer's Association, please contact Katharyn to learn more about available opportunities.