TeamAlzheimers.org

CBHM 2012, CALLING ALL RUNNERS

If you are interested in running for TeamAlzheimers, please contact us at TeamAlzheimers@aol.com. We still have some spots open.

As a member of TeamAlzheimers, you will need to send a check for $75 to register for Covered Bridges and you are required to raise $350 by May 31.

Welcome to TeamAlzheimers!

DONATIONS ARE FAR REACHING

TEAM ALZHEIMER'S DONATIONS

Once again, TeamAlzheimer's has done an outstanding job raising money for area non-profit organizations. I am overwhelmed with the generosity of individuals and our runners. I am so proud to be a part of this awesome group and to know that the money donated is helping so many worthy events.

Please read inside on what TeamAlzheimer's has been able to accomplish this year�.

SPECTACULAR EVENT!

RACE DAY

Sunday was such an awesome day! The weather was absolutely perfect for running, cool, breezy, mix of sun and clouds and 2000 awesome people!

CELEBRATING OUR MOMS

Today is a day to celebrate our mothers. Hopefully, you will have the opportunity to spend time with your mother today. If not, please reflect on everything your mother has done through her loving and caring to raise you to become the person you are today.

My Mom does not know she is a mother. She does not remember those years of nurturing us, guiding us, pulling her hair out because of us and ALWAYS loving us. But we remember, and today is her day.

I love you Mom and thank you for everything�

DIFFERENT INTERESTS BUT ONE COMMON CAUSE

Team Alzheimer's Bio's

Here are some more wonderful and very interesting bio's. We have such diversity but have come together for a common cause.

Enjoy reading and Happy Running!

MORE BIO'S TO READ

Team Alzheimer's Bio's

Mark and Megan Abrahamsen My husband, Mark, and I (Megan) are looking forward to running the CBHM for Team Alzheimers this June. The race is personal to us on several levels. First, Mark lost his grandfather, Joe Portle, to Alzheimers a few years ago. We're honored to help other families cope with the disease in this small way. Second, Megan attended business school at Dartmouth and has a special connection to the area. Finally, Mark turns FORTY two days after the race. Running 13 miles should be a great reminder that age is state of mind.

See more bio's inside�

A BIT ABOUT OUR RUNNERS

Team Alzheimer's Bio's

Over the next few months we will be posting biographies on our runners along with their training and fundraising updates. It is always a great way to learn about the team and the variety of runners throughout the country that come together for this race.

We hope you enjoy their bio's�

FUN AND GAMES, NOT TO MISS!

Team Alzheimer�s

3rd Annual Casino Night

Knights of Columbus Hall, Ware, MA

Friday March 11, 2011 7:00pm � Midnight

Black Jack, Roulette, Chuck-A-Luck, Texas Hold �em and More

CASH BAR � CHINESE AUCTION

Prizes Include:

BOSTON RED SOX Tickets; 42� LCD TV with BLU-Ray DVD Player;

$200 Silpada Jewelry Gift Certificate;

Springfield Falcons Tickets; Dunroamin Golf Pkg.; Looks to Kill Salon Pkg.;
Couples Massage Pkg. from A Healing Touch; Fitness Factory 3-Month
Membership; Berkshire Blanket Throw; Wilton�s Children Gift Certificate; Nat
Falk Gift Certificate; Ware 250th Commemorative Items; Silhouette Salon Pkg.;
Astronaut�s Pizza, McCarthy�s Pub, Gheppetto�s Bistro, Crystal Springs Dairy Bar;
Steaming Tender Restaurant, AND MORE�

$15/person, $25/couple

(Entry Fee Includes $500 Gaming Money per Guest and One Auction Ticket)
All Proceeds Benefit Alzheimer�s Research and Care Facilities

For more info: contact Drew Paradis at 413-313-7147

HALL OF FAME TEAM

2011 TeamAlzheimers Runner

TeamAlzheimers is already gearing up for our half-marathon on June 5th. As always, it gets pretty exciting once the team is complete. We have another great team this year. Many enthusiastic participants!

The fund raising and training has begun. Please look inside for the list of runners this year. TeamAlzheimers will also provide bios on many of our runners.

Stay tuned�.

ALZHEIMER'S OR OLD AGE?

Worried It's Alzheimer's?
Eight Symptoms to Watch For

By Caring.com

Applying the word "Alzheimer's" to someone close to you can be uncomfortable, even if the signs or symptoms have been adding up for some time. It's much easier to gloss over strange behavior: "Oh, Mom's just getting older." Or to rationalize: "Well, we all forget things sometimes."

Only a qualified physician can conclude with high certainty that a living person has Alzheimer's disease. But the following eight symptoms are strongly associated with the disease. If you detect these signs in someone, it would be wise to seek a medical evaluation.