Pot Luck Time!

Oh the joys of working in the nonprofit world... instead of a holiday party at the Museum of Science & Industry... you get to have a POT LUCK!  Ha, lucky me, I know.  But it did give me a good excuse to try out another pinterest find. 

Bacon Creek Park

I got the pleasure of attending Sioux City's Walk to End Alzheimer this month. The fall colors were in full affect. Bacon Creek Park is gorgeous and a perfect location for a Walk, especially in October.

Alzheimer's Action Day

Today is Alzheimer's Action Day. It is a day that we encourage everyone to wear purple and raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease. We got the majority of our National staff outside today for a photo and it was so incredible to see all these hard working individuals come together in a sea of purple. I work with such a talented group of passionate people and I am so thankful to be in a profession that enables me to make a difference in the lives of individuals who really need our help... I can't think of any of "job" I would rather be doing.

To learn more about World's Alzheimer's Month and Alzheimer's Action day, please go here.

Coffee for a Cause

One of the Walk to End Alzheimer's teams sold coffee outside of our office building last week. Thanks Starbucks for donating coffee and thank you to everyone who participated!

Join Us

Welcome to a large part of my life. Last May, I switched jobs from the American Cancer Society to the Alzheimer's Association. The American Cancer Society was a really tough place to leave and they will always occupy a large part of my heart, but I am really happy at the Alzheimer's Association and enjoy working with chapters to improve their Walk to End Alzheimer's events.

In high school, I lost my grandmother to this terrible disease and I was able to see firsthand how heartbraking of a disease it really is, for all those involved. I really encourage you to participate in your local Walk to End Alzheimer's this fall. It is estimated that 5.4 million Americans are currently suffering from this disease. Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death... and the only cause of death in the top 10 that can not be prevented, cured, or even slowed. So, look up when your local walk is and join us as we Walk to End Alzheimer's. Find your closest walk here ~> http://alz.org/walk/

Every time I see a commercial on tv or an advertisement on a cta bus around the city, I get a little excited. This is one that I caught walking home today.