The Silver Knights
Alzheimer’s Prevention Charity
 The Silver Knights Alzheimer's Prevention Charity is an all-volunteer, informal, non-profit organization of relatives of Alzheimer's patients, Chess club directors, chess coaches, chess players, chess students of all ages, caregivers and anyone dedicated to preventing and saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by teaching chess and other games to people in schools, hospitals, YMCA's, churches, libraries and other locations throughout the world. All of our classes and documentation are FREE. Our chess course is taught by our volunteer Active Silver Knights Chess Coaches who make the classes fun and encourage the classes to even start their own chess clubs.We provide all the lessons and training necessary.
Research shows that people who play chess are 60-75% less likely to get Alzheimer’s (CLICK HERE AND READ MORE) than those who just watch TV . Statistics say that this year alone we can potentially save tens of thousands of our loved ones from getting this monstrous disease. Yes, a practical prevention for many people has been found for the 6th largest killer in the US- Alzheimer's disease. But we can't do it without you so please volunteer.
You can also register for our CHESS MEMORY NEWSLETTER which is specifically designed for Chess Club Directors, Chess Copaches, Chess Players and Chess Students. It give you tips, ideas and artwork to make your classes and chess clubs even more instructive and fun. If you would like to write an article just email us at
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We can also promote your services to our Link Page and Banner Page. To get the free newsletter click on the "NEWSLETTER" button in the upper right side of this page.
You may find it interesting that for every 100 adults who we teach chess to, should they all reach the age of 85, we would have saved the lives of 25 people from suffering the horrible death caused by Alzheimer's. Please consider VOLUNTEERING or making a small monthly donation to help save the lives of people like your parents and grandparents.
We use chess because it is the "Gold Standard of Mental Exercises." One of our mottos is that "Chess is Fun and Easy Taught the Silver Knight Way!"
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
No matter where in the world you live you can volunteer to save lives in your area!
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We need Computer People who know HTML and know or can learn Joomla right away as our computer programmer just quit. There is little to do as the web site is finished but must be maintained by someone who is reliable and willing to volunteer a couple of hours per week. Please email us at
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We need "Active Silver Knight Chess Coachs" to volunteer at least 1-2 hours per week to teach chess to adults and seniors within 5 miles of your home. We provide documents and training. Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you know the rules of chess or are you willing to learn? Do you love adults and senior citizens? To find out more about becoming a Silver Knight and to get an application form please CLICK HERE.
We need “Active Silver Squire Chess Players” to volunteer at least 1-2 hours per week to play chess to adults and seniors within 5 miles of your home. Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you know the rules of chess or are you willing to learn? Do you love adults and senior citizens? To find out more about becoming a Silver Squire and to get an application form please CLICK HERE.
We need “Active Silver Page Charity Promoters” to volunteer at least 1-2 hours per week to help promote our organization. If your skills don't seem to fit into any of the other categories, this is your home. Silver Pages perform a wide variety of services to the charity so not matter what your skills are you can apply to become a Silver Page. There is a place for everyone here. We provide documents and training. Are you at least 15 years of age? Do you love adults and senior citizens? To find out more about becoming a Silver Page and to get an application form please CLICK HERE.
HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR
We are looking for people who care about preventing Alzheimer's to become “Active Noble Heroes” by volunteering to make a small donation ($5 or $10) every month. Even children can donate 25 cents per month can become a Noble Hero and learn to care for people like their grandmother and grandfather!
Please make your checks payable to “The Silver Knights Charity” and mail it to The Silver Knights National Headquarters 6854 East Kelton Lane Scottsdale, AZ, 85254-1524. You will receive an award on our awards page called the Hall of Honor. You can make a donation in the name of someone who has Alzheimer's or someone who has already passed away from Alzheimer's.
Use your credit or debit card and donate through Paypal on the right side of this page. Or you can donate USED COMPUTERS AND LAPTOPS, game software, lightly used chess sets, chess books, chess magazines and chess awards (metals and trophies) by mailing them to Silver Knight National Headquarters at the address above.
It costs us about $50 in materials to train each student in our 1 year course (52 lessons). We are an all-volunteer force who have exhausted our personal funds and now need sponsors to step up and help us pay for the chess sets, trophies, demonstration boards, metals, lesson plans, and the certificates needed to run the program. You can become a Noble Hero by making a small monthly donation. Even children can become a Noble Hero! You will receive an award next to your name on our awards page called the Hall of Honor! Headquarters at 480-948-4315. To learn more about the importance and benefits of becoming a Noble Hero, please CLICK HERE.
OUR SPONSOR-A-SENIOR PROGRAM
For only $10 per month for a year you can Sponsor-A-Senior in a nursing home, or assisted living facility or hospital with an entire year of chess fun! You will get a photograph of your senior along with a "Thank You" email from your senior and reports every 6 months to tell you how he or she is progressing. To find out how to Sponsor-A-Senior, CLICK HERE.
THE PRESIDENT'S CALL TO SERVICE IS FOR EVERYONE- No matter what your skills, we need your help to save lives. With your help we will be able to fight for your loved ones and help keep them safe from this horrible monster called Alzheimer’s! No matter what your skills, please volunteer as a Silver Page Charity Promoter or donate a little each month. If you have any questions you can email us at
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Although chess is a lot of fun the primary reason for this organization is to save lives.
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As Silver Knights we stand between that horrible monster and your parents fighting to protect them but we can't do it without your help. We not only want to add more years to their lives but also more life to their years. The fun and camaraderie of a chess club is one of the things that make life worth living.
Here is an award given to the Silver Knights!
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