The Judy Fund is honored to be the national charity of choice for Sigma Alpha Mu, and we remain impressed by the dedication, creativity and spirit displayed by so many chapters. Despite the demands of collegiate life and careers, Sammy students and alums make time to advance our cause. We are humbled and forever grateful for their help. In addition to Walk to End Alzheimer's, which has just concluded, and No Shave November, which is just getting started with already over $10,000 in funds raised, ΣAM chapters are also holding creative events this fall, including:
- Pie A Sammy, a pie-throwing contest held October 18 by Sigma Alpha Mu Delta Omega, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
- Soak A Sammy, an event held by University of West Florida's Delta Eta Chapter on October 25. Participants lined up to throw water balloons at Sammy targets for $1
- Jacks For Judy, an annual pumpkin carving, donut and cider event held October 28 by Sigma Alpha Mu Epsilon Omicron, State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase
- Sammy Sandcastles 2K17, a sandcastle building competition held October 28 by Sigma Alpha Mu Gamma Rho, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- A Sammy Bake Sale event on November 2 held by Sigma Alpha Mu Upsilon, Brooklyn College
- Sammy Mu Lambda Taco Fundraiser on November 9 held by Sammys at Pennsylvania State University
- Cause An Effect, a fundraiser given by Stephen F. Austin State University, Epsilon Alpha in partnership with their local Chipotle, which donated 50% of purchases on November 10
The dependable support of Sigma Alpha Mu, combined with your generous commitment, helps The Judy Fund take a leadership role in the fight against this devastating disease. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to let you know how much we appreciate you, and I encourage you to take this opportunity to make a donation to our global efforts to fund gender-specific research focused on women's brains and Alzheimer's.
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At their October 24 luncheon in New York City, donors at the Alzheimer's Association Zenith Society, the organization's highest and most involved level of philanthropy, enjoyed a panel discussion from Mind&Heart, The Judy Fund Salon Series designed for women of the baby boom generation to raise awareness of how heart and brain health may be connected. The panel was led by Dr. Maria Carillo, Chief Science Officer at the Alzheimer's Association, and Dr. Jill Kalman, the medical director of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, part of the Northwell Health System, and medical director of the patient experience for the health system. Dr. Kalman said, "I'm a cardiologist, so I'm the 'heart,' and the wonderful Dr. Maria Carrillo is the 'mind'." Dr. Kalman and I met at summer camp as young teenagers, and our friendship has not only endured, it has synergized to exert powerful force in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. 
