As an elder law attorney, I witness the struggle that families encounter when a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease.  In fact, my own family has been affected by this Disease with the loss of several family members.  We have seen first-hand what extraordinary support the Alzheimer’s Association offers to the individuals affected by the Disease and the loved ones who care for them.

       The Elder Law Office of Judith M. Flynn has again created a team to raise funds for the 2008 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2008.  We are proud to report that, with your help and generosity, we have raised over $10,000.00 to date for the Alzheimer’s Association, and we hope to raise another $10,000.00 this year.  We know we can do it with your support! As a valued client, family member, friend or neighbor, I invite you to do the following:

    1. Join our Team Please call my office for details or go to www.TheLegalCheckUp.com for more information.  The course we have chosen to participate in is a 3-mile scenic route that begins and ends at Plimoth Plantation.  A detailed information packet will be mailed to you upon signing up as a walker. Long-sleeve team t-shirts will be provided to all team participants who walk and/or donate a minimum of $250.

    2. Recruit your friends and family Encourage your friends and family to join our Team and walk with us, or to make a donation.  The more the merrier, and all for a great cause.  Team shirts will also be provided to participants who commit to raising $250 for the Team, even if they are not able to join us for the Walk.

    3. Make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association by mailing your tax deductible donation (payable to the “Alzheimer’s Association – MA Chapter”) to my office along with a completed Donor Form (click to view and print your Donor Form).  You may also make a donation online at www.memorywalkma.org (click on “Sponsor Participant” and enter Judith Flynn; this will bring you to our Team donation page). Please be sure to note if your donation is in honor of or in memory of a loved one.

    4. Host a Silpada jewelry party to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.  There are two great ways to host a Silpada jewelry party to benefit the Memory Walk. First, you can host a get-together for friends, family & colleagues at your home or office.  Your guests can socialize and enjoy refreshments while the Silpada representative shows the line of fine sterling silver jewelry and takes orders.  Or, you can host a “catalog party” by inviting friends, family & colleagues to view the catalog online and place orders via phone or e-mail.  Either way, you will have fun and benefit a great cause at the same time, as 25-30% of party sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association! Hostesses who have a minimum of 10 ordering guests will receive a long-sleeve team t-shirt.

    5. Seek Matching Funds If your employer offers matching funds for charitable contributions, please provide them with the information they need to make a matching donation.

       Proceeds from the Memory Walk go directly to fund local programs and services designed to improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.  I hope you will join our efforts as a Donor or Participant. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.  On behalf of the millions of Americans who are affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, I thank you for supporting the 2008 Memory Walk.

                                                                                             Very truly yours,



                                                                                              Judith M. Flynn