Sports-related Head Injuries and Alzheimer's disease

 

Feet of Memory Inc. exists to help bring an end to Alzheimer's disease through long-distance endurance walks and theatre.

Visit us at www.feetofmemory.com

Email us at feetmemory@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

In the February 15, 2013 issue of the New York Times is a long and interesting article on sports-related brain injuries and the short and long-term effects. The writer shared: "In September 2009, a study commissioned by the N.F.L. reported that Alzheimer’s disease or similar memory-related diseases appear to have been diagnosed in the league’s former players vastly more often than in the national population — including a rate of 19 times the normal rate for men ages 30 through 49. The study was conducted by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research."
These men are ages 30-49...prime of life time, not a time of memory loss and even Alzheimer's disease. Here is the link for further reading.
We at Feet of Memory, Inc. are concerned about all ages of people who deal with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Prevention as well as treatment are important, and we need to do all we can to end this disease. If that means better designed sports equipment and improved treatment for concussion and head trauma, then we want to be part of awareness and funding.We are in conversation with several health care professionals and sports figures to present a seminar on this current and important topic. We will share information as soon as we can.

Together there is so much we can do

OperaTOONity

Is

Almost here....in 24 hours it will be all done.

It's amazing how much energy and time go into the production of a show, let alone the hours of work on the fundraising and awareness aspects.

Many press releases, radio interviews, publicity fliers and newspaper ads, Facebook postings and personal contacts. Wish us well! If you are in the Canton, Ohio area, come on over to the Lions Lincoln Theatre in downtown Massillon - 2 p.m. Feb 10.

 

This fundraising event by Feet of Memory will help us toward the endurance walk up the East Coast starting in Key West on historic US Rt 1. We are taking up to four months out of our lives to walk to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Help us help researchers win this battle. Together there is so much we can do!

 

Visit www.feetofmemory.com for details and to donate.

Marilyn Monroe and Memory Loss

I came across an entertaining and provocative blog about Marilyn Monroe and memory loss....another blog abour Rita Hayworth is also on the recent list. It's very good reading. http://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/blog/

Feet of Memory exists to support organizations like USAgainstAlzheimers, The Alzheimer's Association, research hospitals and support systems. Our 2013 focus is on the work of the Alzheimer's Association and funds raised on the Walk of 2,400 miles that begins in Key West on March 17 will be donated to this organization.

Alzheimer's disease is frequently in the news and another great article appears in the February 7 edition of USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/06/alzheimers-dementia-epidemic-numbers-to-triple/1881151/
It is expected, given current trends, that Alzheimer's will be at an epidemic level by 2050. We can't allow this, folks. There must be a way to find a cure...a block...something that will enable people to keep the memories of their dearest loved ones, their personal lives, their own 'self.' This disease robs so much from the individual, the family, the community and the costs are staggering.An updated estimate based on the 2010 census, predicts more than $2 TRILLION dollars will go to the health care needs of those with Alzheimer's disease.
By supporting Feet of Memory you support these organizations. They have their own fundraising mechanisms in place, and ours is meant to enhance theirs.
Please visit www.feetofmemory.com to read about our progam and organization and to donate.

OperaTOONity

we're BAAAACK

Actually we haven't gone anywhere....yet...we've been super busy raising funds for the Walk that we just didn't have enough time to do everything...and then...the FLU hit.

Sigh.

But we are back on our feet....

 

COMING THIS WEEKEND! 

A fun fund-raiser for Feet of Memory's endurance Walk that begins in Key West on March 17 with the mission to help end Alzheimer's disease and fight memory-loss.

 

On Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. you have an OperaTOONity

for family fun, Looney Tunes, with Bugs and Elmer and Sylvester, too.  The Central Catholic Choir and soprano Robin Bennett.

2:00 pm at

Lions Lincoln Theatre on Lincoln Way West in downtown Massillon, Ohio.

A SPECIAL FUNDRAISER “framed picture” RAFFLE lets you have your picture taken with your favorite character. Five winners!  Proceeds from picture raffle to benefit Chloe, a 3-year-old Perry Township child needing chemo, radiation and surgery for a rare kidney tumor.

Dress as a Loony Toons character:  Costume contest/parade for our under-12 year old guests

50/50 Raffle

Call Rose (330-639-5378) or Geoffrey (330-819-8109) to order your tickets for this FUN Fund-Raising Concert!

Adults $10 – children 5 through 12, $8  

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Proceeds from this concert will support Geoffrey Darling’s Feet of Memory 2,400 mile walk to help end Alzheimer’s disease that begins in March.