Create your own fundraiser and outshine the darkness of Alzheimer's.
The Longest Day® is the day with the most light – the summer solstice. Join us to fight Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of your choice on a day that works for you. The funds you raise advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association®.
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SHINE A LIGHT WITH EVERY SIPENCIENDA UNA LUZ CON CADA BEBIDA
Raise $200 by Dec. 21 and earn an exclusive gift during the Winter Solstice Challenge!¡Recaude $200 antes del 21 de diciembre y obtenga un regalo exclusivo durante el Desafío del Solsticio del Invierno!
Hobbies
Your grandmother loved baking together – before Alzheimer's. You did it with her, now do it for her with a baking fundraiser in her honor.
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Sports
Emma spent Sundays golfing with her dad. When he could no longer play, she organized a community golf outing to raise funds in his honor.
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Games
Dinner and cards were a Sunday routine with your mom. But Alzheimer's changed that. Show you care with a card game fundraiser in her honor.
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Parties and Events
Friends and family rallied around Missy and her dad in honor of her mom by organizing a neighborhood BBQ.
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Exercise
Jim and Sarah grew up exploring trails on weekends with their dad. Choosing hiking as their fundraising activity was the perfect way to honor their father.
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Arts
Friday was dance night with your wife. Alzheimer's stole her dance moves, but not the love you share. Create a dance fundraiser in her honor.
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Fundraising only
Birthdays meant even more this year, because Claire's dad was living with Alzheimer's. She asked for donations in lieu of gifts to honor him.
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Step 1
Turn Your Passion Into Purpose
Our participants bake cupcakes, perform music and play sports for The Longest Day -- on the day that works for them. Get inspired...
Step 2
Create Your Fundraising Page
Setting up your fundraising page is quick and easy. Once your page is created, you will have all of the tools to make your fundraiser a success.
Step 3
Spread the Word
Let people know that the fight to end Alzheimer's is important to you. Share your fundraiser online with friends, family, neighbors and coworkers. Your supporters are out there — you just have to ask!
You are making an impact!
Thanks to your support
Every dollar you raise benefits those affected by Alzheimer's disease in your community.
Currently investing more than $430 million in over 1,110 active best-of-field research projects spanning 6 continents in:
56
Countries
Brings the global research community together to tackle common challenges, such as the first new diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer's in:
30
Years
Care and support to all those facing Alzheimer's. A free nationwide helpline offering information and referrals.
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EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
"I joined an Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group to learn how to support my wife, Nancy. The experience was transformative."
Don D.
"My hopes for the future are additional effective treatments and ultimately a cure. Thanks to the research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association, we’re getting there."
Jennifer V.
"The Alzheimer's Association creates platforms for change and advocacy to build a future without Alzheimer’s. Their advocacy efforts help strengthen the community and create awareness early on."
Michelle T.
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Congratulations to our solstice champions
Solstice Champions have raised more than $1,600 to help advance Alzheimer's care, support and research.
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