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How does my donation help?
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The MacDonell Foundations fundraising efforts are in collaboration with The Alzheimer’s Association – Long Island Chapter
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The Alzheimer’s Association provides education, care consulting, support groups, and 24/7 support for individuals and families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia, free of charge.
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The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research, following only the United States and Chinese governments.
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The MacDonell foundation does not have paid employees. We operate through volunteers to support the Alzheimer’s Association through hosting fundraising events.
FAQs
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We operate with the goal of donating 100% of our proceeds. Our expenses are kept to the bare minimum – by hosting events with the help of sponsors. This website is our largest, and only, recurring expense.
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If you or a loved one have been diagnosed, there are a wide array of resources available to help you. A good place to start is the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 helpline, (800) 272-3900. If you contact us directly, we will be happy to direct you towards the appropriate resources.
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The Alzheimer’s Association has a wealth of educational material about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Please visit Alz.org for more information.
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Both the MacDonell Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association can never have too many volunteers. For opportunities to volunteer, please contact us directly!