Alzheimer Society Attempts to +720 Break World Record with Alzheimer Coffee Break™ is the Alzheimer Society's na- ; tionwide fundraiser. Through a network of provincial and " provincial an World's La rgest Coffee Break local organizations, the Society operates support and edu- Volunteers needed for cational programs for people with Alzheimer Disease and hn their caregivers, and funds research. The Society's pro- 10" annual Coffee Break grams are funded primarily by donations from ih Cana- Prince Edward Coun ty ON -- The Alzheimer Society of dians. If you would like more information about the event Prince Edward County is joining with Alzheimer Society ~~ OF to host, please call 476-2035. offices across Canada to break a Guinness World Record in celebration of the 10™ anniversary of Alzheimer Coffee Break™ the charity's nationwide fundraising event. NNN St. Philip's Anglican Church ACW MILFORD "Residents of Prince Edward County have been great about supporting Coffee Break since it began in 1996 and we wanted to do something special for this anniversary," ex- plains Linda Jackson, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of PEC. "We were surprised to learn that there is already a record for the World's Largest Coffee Break, but that wont stop us from asking residents to help us break that record!" A coffee break is a hosted gathering where friends, neighbours, customers and co-workers have a coffee and make a donation to the Alzheimer Society. In the past, the invites you io a Society has reached a record 10,000 coffee breaks across Canada. This year, in order to break the world record, the Societys goal is over 26,000 coffee break locations with ® 4 close to 600.000 participants. The Alzheimer Society of | : PEC is hoping to raise $2,000 this year to provide support S U 2 = = R and programs to people affected by Alzheimer Disease in son WEDNESDAY SEPT. 21% 2005 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (continuous serving) ADULTS $12, CHILDREN (under 12) $5.00 All Welcome "We realize this is an ambitious goal, but if the Macmillan Cancer Relief (UK) can do it, so can Canadians," says Jackson. "We provide the coffee, promotional materials and guidance. Coffee breaks are simple to run, but the im- pact is significant for people living with Alzhemmer Dis- ease." ~The Alzheimer Society of PEC is encouraging all residents to either host their own event or attend a coffee break. In order to fulfill the requirements to be a Guinness World Record, coffee breaks must take place on Wednesday, Sep- pe tember 21% -- World Alzheimer's Day™ -- and be held be- fore 12:00 p.m. If you are unable to host a coffee break event on September 21, but would still like to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society, please contact Linda Jackson at