Introduction

Each year, the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter plans several special events to support the Association’s programs and services, and also receives donations generated by friends of the Association who hold events to benefit the Association.

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Walk to End Alzheimer's™

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer's is a national event to help those battling Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The Association holds walks throughout Minnesota and North Dakota each fall.

More information about the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

For information, please contact Ashley Snell, Associate Director, Constituent Events:

By phone: 952.857.0532
By email: ashley.snell@alz.org

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Remembering Our Stars Gala

The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Remembering Our Stars Gala raises funds to support the many programs and services of the Association and is also a time to celebrate the lives of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

More information about the annual Gala.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Dix, Relationship Events Coordinator:

By phone: 952.857.0545
By email: stephanie.dix@alz.org

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Athletic Events

• Timberwolves Night 2012
  Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.
  Come show your support for the Alzheimer’s Association and the Minnesota Timberwolves as we take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Target Center. Choose from upper deck or lower deck tickets. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota. For more information, contact Libby at elizabeth.wilhelmy@alz.org or 952.857.0549.
  
  Event and Order Information (PDF)
  Seating Chart

• Knock Down Alzheimer's Bowling Fun Day
  Saturday, March 24, time TBD
  Midway Lanes, 3327 Memorial Hwy, Mandan, ND 58554
  Join us for the Third Annual Knock Down Alzheimer’s Bowling Fun Day to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association in our community. Participants can register in four-person teams or be matched with a team. There will be bowling, food, prizes and much more! Register your team at $120/team or $30/person.
  
  For more information or to register, please contact Krista Headland, Western North Dakota Regional Center Director:
  
  By phone: 701.258.4933
  By email: krista.headland@alz.org
  
  
  

• Fargo Marathon Alzheimer's Association Charity Team
  May 17-19
  We are lacing up for our second annual charity team at the Fargo Marathon to support the Alzheimer’s Association on May 17-19, 2012. Last year, we had 25 team members who participated in one of the races and raised money and awareness for the Association. Let’s make this year bigger and better!
  
  Team members can run/walk any of the events during the marathon weekend: 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon or the marathon relay events. There are several exclusive perks for charity runners! We are also looking for volunteers/cheer team to assist our team during the expo and races. 
  
  The Fargo Marathon was voted one of the TOP 10 MARATHONS in the country by Runners World Magazine, and last year nearly 20,000 people participated in the events from all 50 states and several countries!
  
  Make a donation to our GoFar Charity team.
  
  For more information, please contact the Fargo office at 701.277.9757. 
  
  
  
• Twins Night 2012
  Sunday, July 15
  Target Field, Minneapolis
  Join over 1,000 Association supporters for a night at Target Field. Event tickets include a pre-game parade on the field, a ticket to the game, and a food voucher. You won’t want to miss it! Stay tuned for event and ordering details coming soon.
  
  
  
• Run for a Reason
  Are you in training for a marathon, 10K or bike race? You can "run for a reason" and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association by asking friends and family to support you in your athletic endeavors. The Association makes it easy by helping you create your own personalized website to ask for support.
  
  More information on Run for a Reason.
  
  To get started, please contact Ashley Snell, Associate Director, Constituent Events:
  
  By phone: 952.857.0532
  By email: ashley.snell@alz.org
  
  
  
• A Round to Remember™
  Swing your clubs for the cause!
  It's time to play A Round to Remember™ in honor of the more than five million Americans who are living with Alzheimer's. Ask friends and colleagues to join you in a game of golf and make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.
  
  More information on A Round to Remember™.
  
  For more information, please contact Ashley Snell, Associate Director, Constituent Events:
  
  By phone: 952.857.0532
  By email: ashley.snell@alz.org
  

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Benefit Events

• Roscoe's 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off
  Wednesday, February 8, 2012
  Come and enjoy mouthwatering chili made by some of the finest chefs in Southern Minnesota. Roscoe’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association will be held at Goonie’s Comedy Club in downtown Rochester from 11a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Come hungry as there will be over 20 alluring chilis to taste! Don’t worry, Tums are included! Purchase your tickets in advance for $10 by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 507.289.3950 or karla.snider@alz.org.  Tickets are $15 at the door, discount tickets available if purchased in groups of five or more in advance.

• Gift Baskets
  Gift baskets are a stress-free shopping option! With the purchase of each gift basket through Great Moods, you are not only providing a holiday gift to a friend, family member or business associate, but you're supporting the Association at the same time. The Alzheimer's Association receives 35% and you get to take care of your holiday gift giving with unique basket themes including Coffee Break, Sports Spectacular, Holiday Friends and Winter Warmth. Browse the gift baskets >> 
  
  
• Climbing New Heights to Fight Alzheimer's
  Mountain climber Alan Arnette is climbing the world's seven highest summits to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. As the caregiver for his mother, who passed away with Alzheimer's disease in 2009, Alan hopes to raise $1 million to advance Alzheimer's research and provide support for family caregivers and all those affected by the disease.
  
  Our chapter is supporting Alan, and we'd like you and your team to join us! Join us in Alan's efforts and follow Alan's progress.
  
  
• Savor the Memories
  Host a party or other event to raise awareness of the Alzheimer's Association and funds for the cause.
  
  Savor the Memories Host Planning Guide (PDF)
  
  For more information, please contact Ashley Snell, Associate Director, Constituent Events:
  
  By phone: 952.857.0532
  By email: ashley.snell@alz.org

Ongoing Fundraising Opportunities

Op4G (Opinions4Good) maintains an anonymous membership database and allows access to it for consumer research. Hundreds of people have visited their site to become members and expand their support of nonprofits like ours by participating in paid market research activities. If you choose, you can sign up to be a “member” and will answer a variety of demographical questions about yourself. Later, you will be contacted when Op4G has a survey need that fits with your demographic information. This information is private and Op4G will not share your responses or contact information. Advertising agencies and consumer-oriented companies pay the Op4G Members for the research opportunities. You’ll be paid for your participation, with at least 25% of the compensation being donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Explore Op4G membership and make sure to select our invitation code: ALZMNND1234.

How to Host Your Own Event

Each year, individuals, businesses and community groups throughout Minnesota and North Dakota plan and host events and activities whose proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

Event Planning Guide (PDF)

For more information, please contact Ashley Snell, Associate Director, Constituent Events:

By phone: 952.857.0532
By email: ashley.snell@alz.org