Walk Committee Meetings have begun. Members, please check your emails for updates on times, etc.
The ARC is proud to announce that Angie Casey will be our 2008 Walk to Remember chairman.
Angie is already hard at work helping to make this year's walk the best ever.
Angie is a news anchor with WTVY. Angie has been voted Wiregrass Personality of the Year for the past 5 years. She has also received awards from the Associated Press for "Best Anchor", "Best Specialized Reporter" and "Best Series". She is most proud of her work done in the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Ivan which helped raise $65,000 for hurricane relief.
To learn more about our new walk chairman, visit WTVY News 4
Planning has started for the 2008 Walk to Remember. If you are interested in serving on one of the planning committees, would like to volunteer in a special area, or just want to join the fun...drop us an email or call the office.
As always, Team Captains are needed and anyone can form a team!
As always, Team Captains are needed and anyone can form a team!
Other areas where volunteers are needed are:
Assisting with pre-walk mailings
Contacting potential walk sponsors
Set-up the day of the walk
Someone to hang up the signs the day of the walk
Folks to help the night before the walk taping "footprints" to large sheeting
Delivery and pick-up of yard signs
Pick-up of donated items for the Silent Auction
...and lots more!!
Thank you to those that attended this year's Alzheimer's Conference at the Dothan Civic Center.
Jolene Brackey, author of Creating Moments of Joy and nationwide speaker on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving presented a powerful program. We look forward to seeing you all at the 20th Annual Conference next March.
Thank you to everyone for making the 2008 Secretary's Appreciation Luncheon a huge success. A special thank you to our friends at the Dothan Pilot Club for always seeing that things are truly special!
The ARC participated in the Spotlight on Business at the Dothan Civic Center February 5th. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new business persons from the Wiregrass area, gather resources in many areas, and to share information with the public about our mission. The ARC would like to thank Wachovia for their generous donation in providing the booth. We are so fortunate to have local businesses step forward and help in our quest to share the care throughout the Southeast. Pictured above is a glimpse of our "Wild About Sharing the Care" booth. A special thank you goes out to ComForcare for their help with dismantling the booth and helping Kay, Will, and Teresa carry the "wild animals" out to the car!
Speaking of ComForCare...Welcome to the Dothan area, ComForCare! Ashley Beaty-Perry is the director of ComForcare Senior Services which specializes in delivering qualified, home care services to the community. They have a comprehensive range of non-medical services. Please feel free to contact Ashley if you find yourself in need of help taking care of yourself or a loved one dealing with and recovering from illness, after hospitalization, after surgical procedures, when adjusting to a new disability, etc. Ashley can be reached via phone at 334.699.5855 or visit www.ComForcare.com
The 2008 Walk To Remember will be held at Westgate Park in Dothan. The event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, Inc. in making it possible to continue and expand the educational and support services to local Alzheimer victims, their caregivers, and family members. Walkers participate in their choice of a 1-mile, 3-mile or 5-mile route in memory and in honor of Alzheimer patients, caregivers, family and friends. Many participate as part of a team, wearing identical t-shirts and making the event a party. Others walk as individuals, part of a family, or with their pets. Participants soon find that it is more than just a walk to benefit Alzheimer’s. Local eateries donate wonderful bar-b-que, dessert treats, juices and more. Other businesses participate by donating silent auction items and door prizes that make the event seem like a celebration.
Find out how you can join the fun! CLICK HERE