Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Levels of Giving to Assist the Caregiver

Level 1: $35 – Registers one caregiver at our annual educational conference in November.
                   
Level 2: $85 – Gives one caregiver a weekend getaway at our annual retreat for rest and relaxation.

 Leverl 3: $135 – Sets up a scholarship to cover the application fee for three individuals to enroll into the Brain Bank program giving three caregivers and their families “The Gift of Knowledge” while contributing to vital research.

Leverl 4:  $200 – Arranges respite care for an entire day and night for a caregiver’s loved one at a local facility.  Giving caregivers a break from the round the clock routine of caregiving for even one day can help them rest, rebuild their energies and reduce stress.

Leverl 5: $250 - Provides a professionally-facilitated support group for one month so caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease can share experiences and learn coping skills. 
 
Level 6: $400 – Covers the cost of 10 hours of one-on-one counseling to help families understand Alzheimer’s disease and learn how to better manage the difficult role of being a caregiver.
 
To learn more about these levels, please contact Cindi Spurgeon or go to our website. 
Phone Option: Please contact Cindi Spurgeon, Office Manager at (407) 843-1910 ext. 301 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 301 or email at
Internet Option: Please go to our website www.adrccares.org (press button) "DONATE" to make your contribution.
 
 
 
Cash and Check Donations:
Mail checks and cash contributions to 1506 Lake Highland Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. Checks can be made payable to “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center.”
 
Bequests:
Through a will, you may designate a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount to ADRC.
 
To learn more about this option, please contact Nancy Squillacioti, Executive Director at (407) 843-1910 ext. 307 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 307 or email at

Donating on Someone’s Behalf:
If you would like to make a donation in someone else’s name, please indicate if the contribution is in remembrance or a tribute to someone on a special holiday (birthday, anniversary, etc.) That person or their family will receive a card acknowledging your gift in his/her name.


To learn more about this option, please contact Nancy Squillacioti, Executive Director at (407) 843-1910 ext. 307 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 307 or email at

Other Ways to Contribute:
We are welcoming of all types of donations, including securities (stocks), real estate, life insurance policies, IRA’s/Retirement Plans/Annuities, etc.


To learn more about this option, please contact Nancy Squillacioti, Executive Director at (407) 843-1910 ext. 307 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 307 or email at



Shopping Online: 
Use these links to provide a portion of the proceeds go to ADRC Cares.
1)  http://www.iGive.com/ADRCCares



Tissue Donation:
The Brain Bank Research Program not only gives caregivers a definitive diagnosis for their loved ones’ condition, but it also contributes to scientific research – in the hopes of ultimately finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related illnesses.

To register or learn more about the Brain Bank Research Program, please contact Julie Shatzer, MSW, Centeral Florida Brain Bank Research Manager at (407) 843-1910, ext. 308 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 308 or email at Julie@ADRCcares.org.



Corporate Sponsorships:
If your business would like to reach caregivers in Central Florida, ADRC offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to consider, including:
  • Quarterly workshops
  • Caring newsletter
    (distributed to 5,500 caregivers, donors and community leaders)
  • Caregiver retreat
  • Caregiver conference
For information on upcoming opportunities, contact Lorraine Gismondi, Development Manager at (407) 843-1910 ext. 303 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 303 or email at



Please feel free to share with family, friends and co-workers.  If you are interested in providing fundrising events or have great ideas, please contact Cindi Spurgeon, Office Manager at (407) 843-1910 ext. 301 or (800) 330-1910 ext. 301 or email at

Join or follow us (just copy and past into your browser):
http://www.facebook.com/ADRCcares and http://twitter.com/ADRCcares.

We believe in the power of caring, hope and compassion. United we strive to lift up, educate and support caregivers. We appreciate all your contributions to make this possible for CAREGIVERS and their families.  Thank you from ADRC Cares!

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