On August 25th, 2012 drivers, friends, family and supporters from all across the state answered the question “If I hand you the ball, are you going to run with it?” with a resounding YES and hit the road to raise funds for the building of new Memory Care Centers at Browning and Western Reserve Masonic Communities. Fast forward to April 2013, what was once a vision, is now a reality; one which is just a couple of months away from opening its doors at state of the art facilities and providing the best care for residents suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia related illnesses. I am very touched by all the generosity and endless love displayed during this event and could not be more thankful to the people that support it.
Well we have decided to run with it again this year, and on Saturday August 24th, 2013 the ball is being put in your hands again. The sound of cars, trucks, vans, SUV’s and motorcycles will be heard starting there engines and taking off, from cities all over Ohio, for the most memorable event of the year. So fill up your tanks, grab the coolers, load up the family and call your friends to join in and be a part of the Miracle Miles for Memory Care Road Rally. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of this statewide memorable event. Because so many people have been affected by memory loss diseases, it’s easy to find others who will want to support your effort with a donation. Your job is to ask. The number one reason that people will donate to the “Miracle Miles for Memory Care Road Rally” is because someone asked them!
The Miracle Miles for Memory Care Road Rally is a charitable fundraising event with the goal to raise $100,000 for Memory Care Centers located in Springfield, Waterville and Medina, Ohio. The growing demand for quality care for those families who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia related disease is on the rise. These state of the art centers will allow people who are progressing through the deteriorating stages of memory loss to stay at a place they can call home and receive the best programming possible that not only supports the victim, but also gives the family tools and support throughout.
There will be a Kick-Off event at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield and at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina at 8:30 AM. The rally point for all participants will be at Harbor Town Place located at 7033 Lighthouse Way Route 25, south of Levis Commons, Perrysburg, Ohio, where all participants will line up at Noon for a parade of vehicles to Browning Masonic Community.
The event will culminate at Browning Masonic Community with a giant Tailgate Party, food, live music, vendors, closing ceremony, awards, prizes and special announcements. This event is open to everyone. So whether you drive a car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle or even a tractor, load up the family, choose a starting point or form your own, and come join us for a day you will not want to miss. Visit www.memorycaremiles.com for more information and to get registered to participate.
The excitement is building, the weather is getting nicer every day and I can hardly wait to get ON THE ROAD AGAIN……Why don’t you join us, “take the ball” and run with it!
www.memorycaremiles.com
