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Fall 2017 — www.ncsf.com 15 St. Joseph Court 513, Hammond, IN – Project 6 Court 513 raised funds for their local Alzheimer's Chapter by participating in their walk in May. They raised $1,125 and received an Award of Excellence from the Alzheimer's Dementia Services of Northern Indiana. Alzheimer's Support THANK YOU MEMBERS! The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund raised $1,570 for the area of Southeast Texas as they continue to deal with the effects of the category 4 hurricane, Hurricane Harvey. All funds raised for NCSF's Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund will be sent to Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston. Purple for a Purpose, Home Offi ce – Project 6 The Home Offi ce walked as a team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®! They raised $250 with the help of NCSF members, staff, and friends. Casual for a Cause - Home Offi ce staff wear purple and donate a dollar every Friday to be causal for a cause. Causal Friday's have raised $185.32 so far for Alzheimer's! Our National Project is raising funds for Alzheimer's programs which provide education for professionals and caregivers as well as funds for care centers. In 2016 our members raised $6,574.45 for their local Alzheimer's Chapter or caregiver organization. Let's see if we can beat last year's amount! Below are two courts who have held fundraising events. Don't forget! Alzheimer Summary Form Due December 1, 2017 RAISE FUNDS WITH THESE SIX PROJECT IDEAS: 1: canisters, recycling 2: bake, coffee or garage sales 3: breakfast, luncheon 4: bingo or card party 5: treasury donation 6: memory walk St. Mary Magdalene Court 117, Mantador, ND – Project 1 Court 117 held an Alzheimer/Hearts and Hands project; they collected 724 lbs. of cans at a price of .33 cents and a $20 donation for a total of $258.92! NCSF matched $258.92. Pictured, l-r: Michael Jentz, Addison and Rory Pohl as they collected people's cans. PHILANTHROPY – We couldn't have done it without you! If you haven't already, now is the time to donate to your local Alzheimer's Chapter or caregiver facility!