Our Success

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Dear Friend,

Thanks to the dedication of friends like you, 2012 is shaping up to be an exciting year of progress in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. From legislative victories to new online resources, the Alzheimer’s Association^® has seen much success during the past few months, including:

Passage of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act

On May 15, we celebrated the release of our nation's first plan to address the Alzheimer's epidemic, which strives to change the trajectory of the disease.

The Longest Day™ held in June

On June 20, the longest day of the year, participants pushed their limits in a sunrise-to-sunset relay to raise funds and awareness in honor of those facing Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Association awards largest-ever research grant

The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network–Therapeutic Trials Unit (DIAN-TTU) will receive nearly $4.2 million from the Alzheimer’s Association during a four-year period.

ALZConnected^® social networking site launches

People with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and others affected by the disease can share questions and form new connections in this online community.

Share the progress with your Facebook friends and ask them to join you as an Alzheimer Champion.

352,669 people like us

Join me in learning about the Alzheimer's Association and our progress in 2012. Learn more at Twitter.com/alzassociation.

Release of Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures

The 2012 annual report revealed the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, the government and our health care system.

Alzheimer’s Navigator creates custom action plans

Answer a series of surveys and receive an action plan and resources tailored to your current experience with Alzheimer’s.

We couldn’t do it without you! Share our progress with friends and family. Stay connected through Facebook and Twitter. With your support, we look forward to achieving even more in the months to come — together.

Many thanks,

Angela Geiger
Chief Strategy Officer

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.

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