April Newsletter
2024 is going to be a busy year with YRB as the reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion! We’re excited to announce new partnerships this year along with new programs and initiatives. Strap in and hang on tight for a wild ride!
Pickle for a Purpose
For our largest fundraiser this year, we’re hitting the pickleball courts at Rally Pickleball in Charlotte, NC, and we’re going to Pickle for a Purpose! Starting with a for-fun tournament, the top 4 teams will then play against 4 celebrity teams to see who’s really got game. Once all games have been played, an after party with live entertainment will begin. Don’t forget, our silent auction will be in full swing all night, and you can bid on-site or online. Visit www.rbffpickleball.cbo.io for complete event details and to purchase your tickets!
HFC
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is now a proud partner of Hilarity for Charity (HFC). Through this partnership, the RBFF will be sponsoring 5 Caregiver Recharge Grants that will provide 50 hours of professional, in-home respite care so the family caregiver can get some much-needed time off for self-care, essential tasks, and social connection. To help us continue sponsoring these grants, you can donate at www.rbff.kindful.com. If you are interested in applying for a grant, visit: https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care-services/alzheimers-dementia-care/HFCgrant/?redirFrom=HFAF.
Your Donations at Work
Through generous donations and funds raised, we can commit to new partnerships such as the HFC Caregiver Grants, while also doing things in our local communities, like the Senior Prom we hosted at Northlake House Memory Care. The residents were pampered with hair, makeup, and prom attire. Their afternoon was followed by an evening full of dancing, dessert, and a whole lot of smiles and fun. Many of the resident’s families also dressed up and came to enjoy the night with their loved ones. It was so heartwarming to see the smiles on the resident’s faces when a song played that they remembered. Thank you for helping us create such a special event!
New Online Store Arrivals
Need some new RBFF apparel or merchandise? Check out our online store to see all the new arrivals, with more to come over the next few months. We’re currently loving our new Memories Matter Tee and the buttery soft RBFF Crewneck Sweatshirt!
Things we’re loving:
HFC Online Caregiver Support Groups
HFC’s online support groups are free and designed to help people who are navigating their way through any stage of an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, and they’re scheduled to fit with caregivers’ busy lives.
Roon.com
This website houses hundreds of videos answering questions about all things Alzheimer’s and dementia, including medical questions, nutrition tips, home-help and more.
Dementia Darling
We love the @dementiadarling account on Instagram. She is constantly posting tips for navigating a dementia diagnosis. From how to prepare for a doctor’s visit to caregiver affirmations, the information she shares makes a large impact!
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