ALZHEIMERS ART QUILT INITIATIVE
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February 7, 2011
The AAQI is a wonderful organization that I am so happy to participate in. When my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two and a half years ago, I felt helpless in doing anything to make him better. Watching someone you love struggle with Alzheimer's can be heartbreaking, and I know there is still a long road ahead. The AAQI has given me hope and a way to make a difference one small quilt at a time. Quilting is therapeutic and I feel even better knowing that my quilts can be sold to raise money for Alzheimer's research. Seeing all of the beautiful quilts that others have donated fills me with amazement and encouragement, but it also makes me sad that so many of those people have also been affected by the disease in some way. Despite being in a different state, I feel very connected to the organization because everything is run by people who are committed to the cause and who will send personal responses instead of automated ones. I like that they allow you to see exactly where the money is going and how it is helping.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Recently, a research project partially funded by the AAQI produced promising results.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not change anything.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
February 5, 2011
As is true of so many of us who have made and donated quilts to this cause, I lost my mother and two of her siblings to Alzheimer's Disease. I could do nothing for her when she was alive, so the best i can do is whatever I can to raise money to find a cure. This organization is a grass roots effort that has done amazing things, raising nearly $500,000-- not in big donations, but one small quilt at a time. As Mother Theresa said, we cannot do great things on this earth but we can do small things with great love. Together, we can find a cure for Alzheimer's.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Money raised from the auctions have gone to several organiztions doing Alzheimer's research.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would change nothing.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
My mother and two other family members died from Alzheimer's disease
Why did you make your donation at this time?
I accepted a challenge to raise $1,000 in donated quilts and to donate at least one quilt per month toward the cause.
What would you tell others about this organization?
It is a worthy cause, and the quilts that are auctioned are awesome.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
February 4, 2011
The things I love about AAQI are many. I love that all of the money they raise goes to research (not overhead). I love that they have so many opportunities for people to help in small ways -- even small ways add up if you include enough people. I love that I can decorate my house with artwork while supporting a good cause. And I love how Ami Simms channeled her grief into something so productive and promising -- what a tribute to her mother.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
They didn't call it Alzheimers back then, but I'm sure that my grandmother suffered from it in her last years, so I would certainly like to see more research before I get to that point in my life!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
look for new ways to spread the word to the community at large, beyond quilt circles.
February 4, 2011
I made 2 Priority quilts in 2010 and when I finished making one in Jan 2011 and went to register it, I saw we could mail them in reg. mail. What a blessing! It saves money!
When Ami came to our guild in TX and she talked about her mothers illness, it really made Alzheimers a REAL thing, not just something I've heard of. Then I saw her presentation on the Quilt Show on-line. When she showed the 3 different "leaf" stencils her mother had made, 1 when healthy and the other 2 as her Alzheimers progressed, it was like a slap in the face, YOU COULD SEE HOW HER MOMS MIND CHANGED!!!
We don't have lots of $ to donate to different groups BUT....Ami has allowed me to make mini quilts,MINI QUILTS! She doesn't ask for a king size quilt, just a little scrap material, left-over batting & my time and guess what???? I CAN HELP !!! Thank you so much Ami & and all you volunteers for letting me be a small part of the research funding!May God Bless you all, DonnaKay
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Not really, just self satisfaction knowing I have helped just a little bit.
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Keep my nose out of it, it seems just fine to me!
February 3, 2011
Everyone I have ever talked to has a story about someone in their life affected by Alzheimers - and I do mean EVERYONE. This group Is wholely dedicated to changing that statement. I applaud and support that work.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
... the warm feeling I get knowing all my donation goes directly to our goal.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Grow a money tree.
February 3, 2011
I am proud to do what little I can to support a group dedicated to finding a cure to this dreadful disease. It has devastated our family (my dad and many of his brothers and sisters - and now we know his mom too) and also devastates the families of many of my friends. If we could just eradicate cancer and Alzheimer's we could have our loved ones with us for so much longer than we do. I do not know of anything AAQI can do better - but I know we can do a better job of supporting it.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing what they have donated to Alz research so far.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
nothing
February 2, 2011
In recent years I have been personally involved with a terminal cancer patient, a terminal AIDS patient and a terminal Alzheimer's patient - all members of my extended family. Of these, the most tragic was the Alzheimer's patient! To me, the answer lies in research. AAQI used its finances wisely in supporting research. I am pleased to play a small part in this effort.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Houston at the Quilt show. Their enthusiasm and display attracted much attention to their mini-quilts and Alzheimer's in general.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Encourage them to keep up the fantastic work.
February 1, 2011
A couple of years ago I attended a quilt show in Amherst, MA. On display were some of the quilts from the Alzheimer's Forgetting Piece by Piece exhibit. The quilts were very moving and spoke to me personally since I had just lost my dad to complications of Dementia. When I heard about the Priority Quilts Auction I knew I had to donate to the cause. Many people doing small things can accomplish a lot. I applaud Ami Simms' efforts to help find a cure
The Great!
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I have not personally experienced results but I am impressed with the amount of money they have earned through donations.
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I believe it is great the way it is.
February 1, 2011
It has been a true joy to create a mini quilt for the AAQ Initative -- and from that project, many others became informed about AAQI and continue to follow it with regularity. Ami Simms' passion is spreading wings (and quilts) around the world!! We pray a solution to Alzheimer's will be discovered soon, for sure within Ami's lifetime!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
motivating me to learn more about Alzheimers and be willing to assist with my sewing abilities to help raise funds for Alzheimer's research.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not slow down, for time is of essence!!
February 1, 2011
The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative is very personal for me. My mother, father,grandmother, and my friend's mother are all listed on the purple ribbon quilts. I've also purchased quilts, and other items, from them for gifts to others touched by AD. This group has no "administrative" costs. All the donations go to Alz. research. I don't think there is an organization that can top this one!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Being able to share it with other families touched by AD.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep it just the way it is.
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