Are you involved in raising Alzheimer’s awareness?  There are a number of quilting related projects, as well as many others, that have been raising funds and awareness to combat this disease.  
Many people are focusing on National Alzhemer’s Day, this coming Friday, September 21, to do something special.  You may find events taking place in your community, such as Memory Walks.  Even just becoming more knowledgeable about this disease will increase your awareness.
Check out these sources for more information:
* ActionAlz.org
*Alzheimer’s Daily News
*Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walks

The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative, under the direction of Ami Simms, has put together a     book, Alzheimer’s: Forgetting Piece by Piece, about the quilts contributed for this auction fund raising projcet.
The color proofs have been okayed and now are back with the printer.  A June release is anticipated, although it may be ready before.
The cover features pictures of the 52 quilts depicted and described in the book, quilts that have been part of the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative.  At least $2 from the purchase of each book will go to Alzheimer’s research.  For more information about Alzheimer’s: Forgetting Piece …read more

   Ami Simms has organized the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiativeto raise awareness of this
disease and to fund research.  Periodically there’s an auction of the quilts submitted.  The current auction goes until May 10.
 My daughter browsed the site recently and called my attention to what’s occurring.  We saw some really fabulous quilt art displayed. 
Also, the quiltmakers included a short write-up about the quilt and the person(usually someone with Alzheimer’s) who inspired it.  These are very touching and bring back memories of my mom who loved quilts and encouraged me in my quiltmaking.
 Then as I visited Chloe’s Tangled Thread blog, I discovered we’re thinking along …read more

Currently under way, until noon of May 10, 2006, is an online mini quilt auction with the proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Association for Alzheimer’s research.  Mini quilts, no larger than 9-12 inches, have been donated by various quilters for this fund raiser.
Quilter Ami Simms organized the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative to raise awareness and fund research for finding a cure for Alzheimer’s.  More information about the auction and other projects is available at www.alzquilts.org.