Carol Ann Sanders Foundation
For the Benefit of Those with Alzheimer's
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Carol Ann Sanders Foundation For the Benefit of Those with Alzheimer's
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Welcome The Carol Ann Sanders Foundation is a sincere labor of love established in
the name
of a very special woman; a beautiful wife and mother, devoted
grandmother, loving daughter, dear friend. Carol represents so many things
to many people. The list is endless. Much like the unconditional love and
cherished memories we all share of this fun-loving, quick-witted woman who holds
such an endearing place in our hearts.
Over ten years ago, Carol was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Today, while she is fortunate to have full-time care to meet her medical needs, the disease has severely diminished her overall quality of life. As her loved ones, we've witnessed the effects of this disease firsthand and have made it our priority to help advance the efforts to find a cure and assist other families experiencing the same challenges. Proceeds of our efforts help the Alzheimer's Association with continued research and also allow us to provide financial grants to help with expenses such as day care assistance and medicines for families striving to keep their loved one with Alzheimer's in the home unit as long as possible. In Carol's honor, it is our privilege to help others in the name of the Carol Ann Sanders Foundation. We invite you to look around... take in the information... stroll our gallery. Please come back often and be a part of our growth. We sincerely appreciate your support. Thank you!
What's NewWE'RE ON THE MOVE!
Life is certainly about change and the Carol Ann Sanders
Foundation has recently experienced a life change of our own by relocating to the Houston, Texas area. We have had a wonderful time in
Minnesota and have been fortunate to develop strong, long-lasting
relationships over the years that have helped us raise significant awareness in the
crusade against Alzheimer's disease. And now we look forward to this new
chapter in life as we meet friends in our new home that will keep our
continued our efforts on course. During this time we will be updating the site
and preparing to celebrate our celebration of the first five years of the Carol Ann Sanders
Foundation.
You can also 'Become a Fan' of the Carol Ann Sanders Foundation on Facebook where you'll be the first to know all of our new efforts and endeavors! Check back soon to see our website's new look! DONATIONS We sincerely appreciate the generosity and support of our wonderful sponsors and donors. We could not have done any of this without you! THANK YOU! If at any time you would like to make a donation in support of our efforts, feel free to make your donation online by clicking the "Donate" button below. You may also mail your donation directly to Carol Ann Sanders Foundation, 25730 Canyon Crossing Drive, Richmond, TX 77406 Remember - together, we can make a difference and achieve the vision of a world without Alzheimer's.
Those of you in the Twin Cities Metro area that have attended MIAC Division III College sporting events in Minnesota over the past couple years may have seen the dude in the green vest with the big camera on the sidelines. That's our very own Dave Sanders - doing what he loves - capturing memories with his camera! He has enjoyed the opportunity to make friends and establish relationships with many of the fine schools Minnesota has to offer. A couple of years ago, he set up shop to sell his sports photography on AllproSportsPix.com and it's been full steam ahead ever since. We're happy that so many people are enjoying Dave's photographs and the memories they provide for years to come. We're especially pleased to announce we have bridged the efforts of AllproSportsPix.com and the Carol Ann Sanders Foundation and a portion of proceeds from AllproSportsPix.com photo sales will go to support our efforts in the crusade against Alzheimer's. As part of the overall Sanders life change, Dave is now focusing his photographic efforts on the high school and college sports teams in Houston and its surrounding areas and looks forward to capturing many wonderful memories of the talented and hard-working athletes the Lone Star State has to offer. Take a moment to visit AllproSportsPix.com. If you're interested in having Dave photograph your athlete or team, drop him a line. He'd love the opportunity to capture special memories for you! Alzheimer's Association Check out what's new at the paramount authority on all things Alzheimer's! You will find a tremendous amount of information regarding the disease, caring for your loved one with Alzheimer's, and local and online support groups. You will also find great resources for finding caregivers, training and message boards. The Alzheimer's Association really provides an incredible array of resources to help you find the support you need! In particular, you may want to take the Brain Tour and peruse the Education Center. Knowledge is power! Check it out! And remember, help is available from the Alzheimer's Association via their 24-Hour Helpline at (800) 272-3900. Fundraising Efforts Offer New Products! The artwork offered in our gallery is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. In addition to the traditional pieces, we are excited to include a few new items. Select your favorite artwork and enjoy it on a ceramic coffee mug, mouse pad or a lovely wall calendar. We think they'll make great gifts. Take a look and order today! If you would like to make a donation to the Carol Ann Sanders Foundation with your credit card or electronic check, please click below. Thank you! The Rosebuds
If you are interested in joining "The Rosebuds" and receiving a daily email with an uplifting message, please drop us a line and provide your name and email address in the body of the email.
Sharing Special MemoriesMemories are an integral part of all of our lives. Over the course of the disease, Alzheimer's affects one's ability to remember life's events. It is our desire to help keep some of those memories alive and we would like you to share in some of our memories of the woman we work in honor of. We hope you will enjoy these touching and heartfelt anecdotes those who know and love Carol have chosen to share. We want you to know how special she is to us and we invite you to share your own special memory of Carol with us!
"Carol Sanders is my mom and my role model, my biggest cheerleader and the best friend I ever had. I am so grateful for the years I had with my mom and the closeness we shared. Now that I am a mother, I find that I constantly call upon my memories of her to help guide me with my own children. I just wish she were able to truly experience this part of my life with me. She was my constant companion and I miss her terribly. My boys would love her and she would absolutely adore them. She gave me such a wonderful childhood. I hope I can take her lead and give the same to my children." - Kelly Sanders
"Carol became my daughter the moment I met her. And she will be my daughter all the days of our lives. We always shared our November birthdays together. And when I married her dad, Paul, with brother 'Winky' we became a wonderful family! When she and Ben married, I would spend my Saturdays at their home as I worked during the week. I enjoyed listening to David's and Rick's stories of school. They loved to share their History and Math with me. I was there for all three births. When Kelly came along Carol, Kelly and I spent Saturdays shopping in the mall and going to Fiddlers' Three for Carol's favorite pecan pie, and my favorite coconut cream. Only Kelly always tried something different each time. Carol is in my thoughts and prayers every day and in my heart forever. She is my daughter and I love her." - Mom Rex (Elizabeth A. Peale)
"Carol came into my life in
1958 when she was dating my brother, Benny. She taught me about make up,
hair and shaving under my arms! She was always there for me and when she
and Benny got married in 1959 she became my sister-in-law. But I always
considered her my "other sister". She was there when my sister passed
away, she was there when my father passed away and she was there when we
lost my mother. Carol has been a huge influence on my life, from talking
to her about my dates to playing cards until the wee hours of the night
as I got older. In 1968 she had Kelly on February 1st and I had Ronda on
April 25th. Those two little girls were practically inseparable. We
dressed them like twins and took them everywhere we went. I would go to
the gym to watch her play volleyball on my day off as she played twice a
week, bowled two or three times a week and did her housework on Fridays.
She was the most active person I know but still cook care of her husband
and children. Her family was always her world and everyone knew it. She
used to dance with my mom because the both loved to dance and she just
had fun doing whatever she wanted to do. I miss her terribly. I love
you." - Darlene Vastine
"My grandma, Carol Ann
Sanders, holds a special place in my heart. I will always remember her as a
beautiful, energetic, caring woman. She is the best grandma and we have had
some great times together. I specifically remember how she would always make
my brother and me the best honey toast; it is still my favorite snack. I
used to love going over to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They had the best
movies, and a big screen television! Their home was so well taken care of
and I felt very comfortable there. Besides snuggling up with my honey toast
and a marathon of The Lion King, I loved going out on the town with my
grandma, especially to the bowling alley. My brother and I would watch her
roll one strike after another. She was great at whatever she did. From those
times until now I think of her as being invincible. I love my grandma very
much and she will always be my superhero." -Janelle
Sanders
"I remember
first meeting Carol on Easter nearly 10 years ago. In fact, it was
the first time in meeting my then-boyfriend's entire family. That
could have been a nerve-wracking situation, but not with Carol.
She was warm and gracious, very welcoming. She became my
mother-in-law a short time later, just about the
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Roses
are the cornerstone of our gallery! One way we share these beautiful
flowers is with a daily email group
we affectionately refer to as "The Rosebuds". As part of The Rosebuds, you will
receive a daily email containing a beautiful rose image along with a special
thought for the day. Sometimes our lives get pretty hectic and it's nice to open
an uplifting message with a lovely rose to brighten our day. We're happy
that many of our Rosebuds have been with us since our first email back in 2003!
time
she was diagnosed with early stages of dementia. When our first
child was born she would come to our home to visit during the days
while I was home with the baby. I so enjoyed our little chats.
Again, she was so gracious and with just that sparkle in her eye, or
the wit in her conversation I realized just how blessed I was to
have such a wonderful mother-in-law. Time passed and the disease
progressed where Carol could no longer be left alone at home.
Eventually, Carol would spend a couple days a week with me as my
father-in-law, her primary caregiver, would take some time to run
errands or enjoy a round of golf. I loved that time and I
appreciated the opportunity to be with her. We'd go for walks, take
in some shopping, or simply play with our children, Jared and
Jordan, and watch a bit of TV. I remember how she loved to watch
"The Golden Girls" and more than once she'd get up and dance along
when we'd watch the movie "Footloose" or "Dirty Dancing". Carol was
also with our family on nearly every weekend for a full line up of
little league baseball or youth soccer. We'd pick her up early
Saturday morning, stop at Starbucks for a hot chocolate and head to
the fields for an action-packed day of kids sports. She loved to
watch her oldest grandchildren Janelle and Jeremy, in their
sports activities. What a trooper! She didn't seem to care where we
were going as long as she was going too! We weren't always sure how
much she was understanding but the smile on her face quickly let us
know. I absolutely cherish those times. They will always have a
special place in my memories, just as she will always have a special
place in my heart."
- Michele Sanders