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The Alzheimer’s Association - Oregon Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter provides education and support for people diagnosed, their families, and caregivers. From offices in Portland, Eugene, Redmond and Medford, the Oregon Chapter reaches out to diverse communities by providing information and resources, 24/7 telephone help lines, local support groups and educational programs, an annual caregivers conference and a nationwide identification program, MedicAlert + Safe Return, for people with Alzheimer's disease who may wander and get lost.
Our mission
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
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Financial information
The Alzheimer's Association, Oregon Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.
Board of directors – Oregon Chapter
JULY 2008 THROUGH PRESENT
| President | Mark Donham |
| Vice President | Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD |
| Secretary | Tori Harms |
| Treasurer | |
| Member | Matt Adams |
| Member | Bret Bernhoft |
| Member | Judy Clark |
| Member | Karen Garst |
| Member | Patrick Gillette, MD |
| Member | Ruth Layton |
| Member | Jennifer Mead |
| Honorary Board Member | Kurt Schrader |
| Honorary Board Member | Ron Wyden |
Our history
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association was incorporated on April 10, 1980, with a budget of $75,000 and businessman Jerome Stone as founding president. The seven founding chapters were Boston, Columbus, Minneapolis, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Seattle.
In 1980, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) invested only $13 million in Alzheimer research. Then, in 1982, President Ronald Reagan designated the first National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week. The Association founded more chapters and started its own research program. Things were beginning to happen.
The Alzheimer’s Association, today a multimillion-dollar organization, has been the catalyst and leader for a generation of advancements in Alzheimer research and care. Our organization’s achievements and progress in the field have given thousands of people a better quality of life and brought hope for millions more.
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