The Alzheimer Society of KFLA will kick start their annual fall fundraising campaign “Anything for Alzheimer’s” with a Coffee Day at McDonalds on September 30.
Today, all McDonald’s throughout Kingston and Napanee, will donate .50 cents of every coffee sold that day, to the local Alzheimer Society. In addition, Alzheimer staff and volunteers will be on hand at most locations accepting donations in the restaurants and drive thru’s.
This annual event kick starts a campaign formerly known as the ‘Alzheimer Coffee Break’ but has since been rebranded to Anything for Alzheimer’s, a campaign that encourages local communities, businesses, organizations and individuals to help raise funds for their local Society and to help promote awareness of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Lesley Kimble, Fundraiser for the Society explains, “It has been three years since many of these events have been held due to public health protocols, so we are thrilled to be able to help promote in-person activities once again but at the same time, allow for virtual access for those who are not yet comfortable getting out to social activities!
Those who wish to host a fundraiser this year may still choose to organize an Alzheimer Coffee Break, or create an event in honour or in memory of someone, or host what’s called a ‘Social with a Purpose’, which could be a silent auction, a yard sale, a concert, a run, a paint night, a bake sale – in short, they can do ‘Anything for Alzheimers’! And the Alzheimer Society is happy to offer support with promotional posters and social media assistance, guest speakers, and even volunteers if needed. You can choose to host your event as a virtual event by registering it at Anything for Alzheimers, or if you choose to do it in person, contact your local Society office at 613-544-3078 ext. 204. You may also choose to host a hybrid version that accommodates both virtual and in-person fundraising.
Submitted by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A
