SUSTAINING THE MIND: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS Did you know that Alzheimer's disease alone affects 15 million people worldwide? Maybe you or a family member or friend is one of those people. As the population ages and this number increases, the need for neurological and neurodegenerative disease research becomes increasingly important. Brandeis University researchers in over 50 laboratories are already pioneering strides in the Eield of brainrelated disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Scientists in the areas of neurodevelopment, neurodevelopment disorders and neurodegeneration are trying to understand the fundamental biological processes underlying brain function. These Brandeis professors and students are dedicated to the basic research that has already led to breakthroughs in our understanding of neurological diseases. Educating tomorrow's scientists is important; that's why investing in scientiEic research and scholarships at Brandeis is an investment in the future. Plus Brandeis is committed to ensuring that it meets the Einancial needs of students doing outstanding work in science's fastestgrowing arena. We invite you to join the Brandeis National Committee's "Sustaining the Mind: ScientiEic Research and Scholarships" campaign to establish an important fund to foster research in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases, and to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students in the sciences. The vision and determination of a cadre of loyal supporters like you will help us reach our $3 million campaign goal and will ensure that Brandeis researchers and students are able to excel in their Eields of study and make important advancements in neuroscience. Save the Date April 2013 Volume 2, Issue 5 Atlanta Sustaining the Mind Tribute card A great way to memorialize a dear friend or family member. Please join us for this year’s Closing Luncheon Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30 - 1:30 Brio Tuscan Grille at Perimeter $28 per person Invitation to Follow
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SUSTAINING THE MIND: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPSDid you know that Alzheimer's disease alone affects 15 million people worldwide? Maybe you or a family member or friend is one of those people. As the population ages and this number increases, the need for neurological and neurodegenerative disease research becomes increasingly important. Brandeis University researchers in over 50 laboratories are already pioneering strides in the Eield of brain-‐related disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Scientists in the areas of neurodevelopment, neurodevelopment disorders and neurodegeneration are trying to understand the fundamental biological processes underlying brain function. These Brandeis professors and students are dedicated to the basic research that has already led to breakthroughs in our understanding of neurological diseases. Educating tomorrow's scientists is important; that's why investing in scientiEic research and scholarships at Brandeis is an investment in the future. Plus Brandeis is committed to ensuring that it meets the Einancial needs of students doing outstanding work in science's fastest-‐growing arena. We invite you to join the Brandeis National Committee's "Sustaining the Mind: ScientiEic Research and Scholarships" campaign to establish an important fund to foster research in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases, and to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students in the sciences. The vision and determination of a cadre of loyal supporters like you will help us reach our $3 million campaign goal and will ensure that Brandeis researchers and students are able to excel in their Eields of study and make important advancements in neuroscience.
Save the Date
April 2013 Volume 2, Issue 5
Atlanta
Sustaining the Mind Tribute card A great way to memorialize
Our Atlanta Chapter is the pilot for our partnership with Better World Books to help fund Brandeis programs near and dear to our heart.
Do you know that a successful book collection box in a great location can earn our chapter an average of $500 per year? Multiply that number over 5 years! Add 5 more boxes and do the math!
We are looking for more businesses to host a drop box.Please partner with us in finding a new home for a Brandeis/Better World Books Drop Box through your friends, family and businesses you patronize.
Please share the locations of our existing drop boxes with your friends and neighbors.
NEWEST DROP BOX LOCATION:
EAST GATE SHOPPING CENTER - at Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road with Michael’s and K-Mart
ANSLEY MALL - Piedmont & Monroe Publix entrance
THE BRICKERY CENTER - Hildebrand entrance on the west side of Leslie’s Pools
CHEROKEE COMMONS KROGER CENTER - 6199 Hwy 92 Acworth
FOUNTAINS OF OLDE TOWN MARIETTA - Johnson Ferry Rd and Olde Towne Pkwy east side of Johnny’s Pizza
LOWES / EL AZTECA CTR - 5925 Roswell Rd., next to Lowes sign on Roswell Road next to El Azteca
MJCCA DUNWOODYZaban Park next to Weinstein Center - Upon exiting center look to right just past ball fields
NORTH SPRINGS CENTERBig Lots center, Roswell Rd and Dalrymple, North end
PEACHTREE BATTLE PUBLIX Near Publix entrance off Terrace Drive
SANDY SPRINGS PLAZA Behind Bell Carpet & Roasters
TEMPLE EMANU-EL DUNWOODY - 1580 Spalding Drive
TOCO HILLS KROGER SHOPPING CENTER - N. Druid Hills Rd & LaVista Rd. side entrance
Please note: We are no longer associated with our former book pick up individual. For estate or very large pickups, please call Barbie Perlmutter 404-538-2353
Donated books will be accepted at all of our Brandeis events, thank you for your participation!