Thank You, O'Bryant Chemistry Honor Students!

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

PuzzlesToRemember wishes to thank the Chemistry Honor Students at the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, in Boston, for their contribution of puzzles for Alzheimer's patients. Your contribution was a very thoughtful and welcome gift. I will make sure the puzzles go to a facility where they can help many Alzheimer's patients.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER. PTR is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and veterans institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Update

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

This week, I was able to pack and ship out 18 big cartons of puzzles. There were between 200 and 250 puzzles included. That is the most puzzles ever shipped out in one week.

Springbok puzzles is currently testing their handmade dies that they have produced specifically to make puzzles to meet the needs of Alzheimer’s patients.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Thank you to Women in Development of Greater Boston!

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

On May 19, I received the great honor of receiving the 2010 Young Philanthropist Award from the Women in Development of Greater Boston Organization.
I was honored at a Luncheon at the Collonade Hotel in Boston. In addition, a grant of $500 was awarded to PuzzlesToRemember to assist in the distribution of puzzles for Alzheimer’s patients.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Eureka Puzzles Donates Puzzles

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

This week Eureka Puzzles, a store on Beacon Street in Brookline MA, made a donation of puzzles to PuzzlesToRemember. Eureka Puzzles describes itself as:

Eureka! A store overflowing with treasures ranging from artful jigsaws to diabolical mindbenders, clever games and books, to the ancient art of Japanese puzzle boxes, all chosen to entertain your mind.

Thanks, Eureka Puzzles. Your puzzles will bring a lot of comfort to many Alzheimer’s patients.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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I Feel Proud Today

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

Today, to my surprise, I received a package in the mail. It was from the Veterans Home in Silver Bay, Minnesota. First, I’ll quote the note, signed by two veterans:

“Thank you very much for the puzzles you sent to our Veterans Home in Silver Bay, Minnesota. We’re all so proud of your goals and accomplishments at such a young age. Our Veterans enjoy puzzles everyday in the name of your Great Grandmother. Keep up the good work”!

Included in this package was a great cap from the Minnesota Veterans Home, and two smaller packages.

The smaller packages each held a card with a poem that said:

“You’re a very special person
Who helps in many ways
With your heartfelt efforts
That earn our highest praise.

We appreciate the care
That goes into all you do.
The world’s a better place.
Thanks to people like you.”

Included were several small pins. One of them, my favorite, says “I MAKE A DIFFERENCE”.
I hope so! That’s my goal!

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Grace Lutheran Church Donates Puzzles for Alzheimer's Patients

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend some time at the Grace Lutheran Church in Needham. The Sunday School children there had already collected over 20 puzzles for PuzzlesToRemember. The members of the church agreed to keep collecting puzzles to donate for Alzheimer’s patients.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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A Note of Thanks from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon ND

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

This week, PuzzlesToRemember has distributed 11 cartons of puzzles to 11 additional Alzheimer's facilities.

The following is a quote from a thank you note received from the Activity Director at the North Dakota Veterans Home:

"Thank you so much for thinking of us with the donation of the puzzles for our veterans.  They really enjoy doing them."

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Poster Presentation of Puzzles To Remember

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember
Here is a photo of myself giving a poster presentation of PuzzlesToRemember at the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Alzheimer's Association's annual conference in Marlborough MA :

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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PuzzlesToRemember gave a Poster Presentation at the MA/NH Alzheimer's Annual Conference

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

PuzzlesToRemember was invited, yesterday, to participate in the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Alzheimer's Association's annual conference in Marlborough MA. PuzzlesToRemember gave a poster session presentation. It was inspiring to see 700 professionals all getting together to try to do something to benefit the lives of Alzheimer's patients.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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PuzzlesToRemember Receives a Harvard Pilgrim Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

PuzzlesToRemember is proud to announce that it has received a Harvard Pilgrim Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant.

Their letter stated, "We are very interested in the success of your project and hope you will keep us informed... Through your efforts, and in partnership with our employees, we continue the strong spirit of community service that respects the memory of those lost on September 11th."

The Mini-grant Program was created by Harvard Pilgrim Health "to commemorate the first anniversary of September 11,2001 through a special contribution to its Foundation. The Foundation then administers this special fund and distributes the Mini-grants to non-profit organizations that have been recommended by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Health Plans, Inc. and Perot Systems employees."

PuzzlesToRemember will ship out puzzles to many facilities as a result of the generosity of Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Foundation.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER , a 501(c.)3 charitable organization. PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and other institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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