Make a Difference by Volunteering and Get Involved
Everyone can help in funding the fight to see a world free of dementia. We all have our own personal reasons to rid the world from this ugly disease; however, the collective impact you will have funding this fight with Clear Thoughts Foundation is huge. The difference you will make is meaningful now and also will impact future generations.
There are many ways to get involved. Join the fight against dementia and make a donation, attend our awareness events, or donate your time to help make our fundraising events an even bigger success. See below for opportunities that best fit your interests and availability.
To learn more, contact Executive Director Cait Fenello at cait@clearthoughtsfoundation.org, or call 412.407.7170.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer and help make our annual Roll for a Reason Gala a success!
Come lend a hand in support of a great cause all while enjoying a one-of-a-kind evening! Our annual Roll for a Reason Gala is your opportunity to do so, featuring a Monte Carlo Casino theme with entertainment, gaming, food, spirits, live, silent and Chinese auction items, music, magic, and more. We have a multitude of opportunities to serve at this unique event... from serving hors' d'oeuvres to selling raffle basket tickets and much more, you'll be invaluable to our success! This is a great opportunity for students to obtain community service hours, for families to serve together, and to personally “give-back” or “pay-forward” with your time and expertise. If you're interested in learning more and/or are ready to roll, please fill out our contact form and indicate your desire to do so.
Watch our recap video from last year's Gala to view all the fun!
Help us gather and/or donate auction items for our Roll for a Reason Gala!
We are firm believers that everyone has something to give! No matter how small, we welcome any auction item you are willing to donate personally or get donated on behalf of CTF... tickets to sporting and/or cultural events, apparel items, gift certificates, collectibles, sports memorabilia, artwork, spirits, products, etc.! All donated items will be utilized at our Roll for a Reason Gala within our silent auctions, basket raffle items, champagne dress prize, and/or gaming prizes. Please note that all items must be new and/or display the attached purchasing tags. Items received within three weeks prior to the event date will be saved for use the following year. To donate items, please contact Cait Fenello, CTF Executive Director at cait@clearthoughtsfoundation.org.
Our Teams
Thank you for your interest in joining team CTF! Your participation and skillset with help aid us to dream bigger, reach further, and progress our mission to fund the discovery of breakthrough drugs and novel treatments to one day eliminate dementia. We currently have four active teams, each consisting of one team lead, several board advisors, and volunteers. They are as follows:
Corporate Giving - responsible for identifying and securing corporate sponsors for either Dementia Awareness Month (May) or the Roll for a Reason Gala (November). All corporations must be run through CTF staff prior to any communications to ensure they have not been previously approached.
Community Initiatives - responsible for identifying and securing CTF community funded initiatives such as: custom restaurant features, register donation round ups, community fairs, etc.
Individual Planned Donations - responsible for donor stewardship in addition to identifying and working with interested individuals to appoint CTF as a listed receiving trust within an estate plan/will, to be a recipient of any stock/securities, or to be a recipient of any memorial donations.
Care Outreach - responsible for planning and attending outreach days to engage with residents, family members, and staff within partnered nursing homes and live-in facilities. A short presentation and video on CTF will be given, followed by carnival themed fun including games, prizes, a photo booth, popcorn and punch, etc. for all attendees to enjoy.
If you have interest in serving on a team, please contact us.