Do What You Love • Alz Assoc DWYL • American Contract Bridge League

Do What You Love to End ALZ
June 14-21, 2026

Since 2013, the ACBL and bridge clubs across North America have partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds for research and care. To date, bridge players have raised more than $12 million. In 2026, the Alzheimer's Association expanded its annual The Longest Day fundraiser into Do What You Love to End ALZ™. The updated name reflects a broader vision: do what you love to honor who you love.

Bridge is uniquely suited for this cause. Studies have shown that playing strategic games like bridge helps keep your brain healthy and strong.

FAQ

For Players

Where and When

Face-to-face clubs may choose one day during the week of June 14–21 as their fundraising day. Virtual clubs may hold games the weekend of June 20–21.

Use the Find a Game button above to locate a participating club near you.

Masterpoint Awards

Games played during Do What You Love to End ALZ earn elevated masterpoints:

• Face-to-face games: 63.6% sectional-rated black points
• Virtual games: 2x regular club black points
• Short games (12–17 boards): 60% of the full game award for either format

Want to Do More?
You can donate directly to a club's fundraising team or to the ACBL headquarters team at alz.org/acbl. Every dollar supports Alzheimer's care, research, and support programs.

For Club Managers

Quick Rules

ACBL Alzheimer's fundraising bridge games are held during the week of the Summer Solstice.

Each club may choose one day during that week to hold games in support of the Alzheimer's Association. On that day, the club may hold as many games as it wishes, whether or not it has a sanction.

Outside that week, clubs may support the Alzheimer's Association through the ACBL charity game program, subject to the normal charity game rules.

Clubs may also hold non-bridge fundraising activities such as auctions, dances, or social events at any time.

Register with the Alzheimer's Association

United States / Mexico
Canada

Registering with the Alzheimer's Association creates an official fundraising team for your club. When you register, you will receive:

•A registration toolkit with a Team Captain Guide and branded materials
•Coaching emails to guide you from planning through event day
•A personalized donation link to share with players and on social media
•Opportunities to win prizes

For complimentary team registration with the Alzheimer’s Association, you will need to enter your member number and club number. Here are directions.

Register with ACBL

Game Fees and Setup

For both face-to-face and virtual clubs, the sanction fees are $5.15 per table for games of 18 boards or more and $4.67 per table for games of 12–17 boards. ACBL donates all table fees collected from Do What You Love to End ALZ games to the Alzheimer's Association. For Canadian clubs, funds go to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Fees are remitted with your regular month-end report.

For additional donations collected on game day, use the Alzheimer's Association Donation Form in the Team Resources section below or download it from alz.org/acbl. If sending multiple checks by mail, donors will receive a receipt at the address on their check.

ACBLscore Instructions

ACBLscore instructions are for face-to-face games only.

Can Clubs Hold Alzheimer's Fundraising Games Outside of the Solstice Week?

Yes, through the ACBL charity game program. Charity games carry a $4.00 per table surcharge in addition to regular club fees and must follow these guidelines:

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April is Charity Month. Clubs may hold charity games freely throughout the month.
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During March, June, July, August, October, November, and December, clubs may hold one charity game per sanctioned session per month.
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Charity games may not be held in January, February, May, or September, as those months are reserved for other fund and foundation games.
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At least 50% of a club's charity games each year must benefit the ACBL Charity Foundation. Games benefiting the Alzheimer's Association count as local charity games and apply toward that requirement. A simple way to track this is to alternate: one game for a local charity, one for the Foundation.

For these games, clubs pay $1.25 per table to ACBL and are responsible for paying the Alzheimer's Association directly.

How to Designate a Local Charity Game in Live for Clubs

Upload the game, then go to Live for Clubs and click Manage. Under Settings, click Pay Game Fees, then click Edit Donations.
Find the game and click the pencil icon next to Edit Donations.
In the dialog box, change the dropdown from ACBL to Local.
Enter the charity name and any additional donations collected. Change the $4.00 per table field to zero, then click Update.
Choosing Local will charge $1.00 per table to ACBL. Any additional amount entered is informational only.

Clubs are also welcome to hold non-bridge fundraising activities, such as auctions, dances, or social events, at any time.

Team Resources

FAQ

About the Change to Do What You Love to End ALZ

What is Do What You Love to End ALZ?

Do What You Love to End ALZ is the Alzheimer's Association's annual fundraising campaign that encourages people to take part in activities they enjoy -- like playing bridge -- to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. The ACBL has been a partner in this effort since 2013, when it was known as The Longest Day.

Why did the name change from The Longest Day?

The Longest Day was a meaningful framing, tied to the Summer Solstice as a symbol of the long journey facing patients, caregivers, and loved ones. Do What You Love to End ALZ expands that vision by giving more people across the country the flexibility to participate in ways that work for them. The ACBL will continue to hold its fundraising games during the week of the Summer Solstice. And it is worth noting: June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, making it a natural time to rally support.

Will the ACBL still refer to it as The Longest Day?

No. ACBL communications and website content will now use Do What You Love to End ALZ, with a note that the event was formerly called The Longest Day.

What about The Longest Day logos and materials I have used in the past?

We encourage you to use the new Do What You Love to End ALZ graphics, but you are not required to. The Alzheimer's Association logo and signature purple remain the same. Updated materials are listed in the Team Resources section above.

How do I get the new promotional materials?

Sign up as a fundraising team captain by May 15 and you will receive a kit with all-new promotional materials and a Do What You Love to End ALZ T-shirt.

Running the Games

When is Do What You Love to End ALZ?

For 2026, face-to-face clubs can choose one day during the week of June 14–21 as their fundraising day. Virtual clubs may hold games during the weekend of June 20–21.

What if my club does not have a sanction for June 2026?

You do not need a special sanction for face-to-face or online Alzheimer's games. However, a club must be a Virtual Club to hold games online.

Do players receive upgraded masterpoints?

Yes. For face-to-face games, the awards will be upgraded to 63.6% sectional-rated black points. For virtual games, the awards will be double the regular club black points. For either format, short games of 12–17 boards will award 60% of what a full game (18+ boards) would award.

What are the sanction fees for Do What You Love to End ALZ games?

For both face-to-face and virtual clubs, the fees are $5.15 per table for games of 18 boards or more and $4.67 per table for games of 12–17 boards.

How do I set up a fundraising game in ACBLscore?

See the ACBLscore Instructions linked in the Game Fees and Setup section above. Note: this is for face-to-face games only.

How do I hold Do What You Love to End ALZ games online?

Virtual clubs can opt in to hold games on June 20 and/or June 21.

Do I have to raise money to participate?

No. Holding a game and remitting the table fees is participation. Any additional fundraising your club does beyond that is welcome and encouraged, but there is no minimum requirement and your club will not be billed if you fall short of a fundraising goal.

Where does the money go?

For U.S. clubs, funds go to the Alzheimer's Association to support care, research, and advocacy. For Canadian clubs, funds go to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

How does the Alzheimer's Association receive the money our club raises?

Remit the table fees from Do What You Love to End ALZ games with your regular month-end report. ACBL will send those fees directly to the Alzheimer's Association or Alzheimer Society of Canada. For additional donations collected by your club or players, visit your club's fundraising page if you are registered, or use the Donation Form in the Team Resources section. If sending multiple checks by mail, donors will receive a receipt at the address on their check.

Need Support or Information About Alzheimer's?

The Alzheimer's Association is available around the clock through its free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) and at alz.org. You can also visit the ACBL hub page at alz.org/acbl.

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