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Dear Friend, Two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease are women — they are our mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, wives, and girlfriends. That means that if you're a woman, you're more likely to develop Alzheimer's during your life than a man. Women have long been at the center of the Alzheimer's crisis — because they're diagnosed with dementia at disproportionate rates and because the responsibility of caring for someone living with dementia often falls to women. Research shows that women take on more Alzheimer's caregiving tasks than their male counterparts. Women caregivers also experience higher levels of depression and impaired health than men. Your first gift today during our Double Your Impact Match Challenge can go TWICE as far and can be your way of honoring all the women in your life. We're fortunate to have this incredible opportunity for your gift to make 2X the difference because of a generous supporter who wishes to remain anonymous. They have pledged a $325,000 gift to advance Alzheimer's research if we can raise that same amount by April 1. Your contribution to this match challenge will support critical research efforts and help provide comprehensive care and support. International Women's Day is tomorrow, March 8. We recognize the achievements of women who are changing the world. But one thing hasn't changed: Women in their 60s are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as they are to develop breast cancer. On this day, we think of all the women we care about and the accomplishments they've made. We also recognize the disproportionate health threat that Alzheimer's brings to their lives. Here are a few more facts about women and Alzheimer's: A woman's estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer's at age 65 is 1 in 5. More than 60% of Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers are women. 19% of women Alzheimer's caregivers had to quit work to become a caregiver or because their caregiving duties became too burdensome. Behind these statistics are mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces, colleagues and friends. Maybe even you or someone you know. Ahead of a day that honors the love and support of women, you can double your impact on our work to provide care and support and accelerate research that could change the lives of millions of women — and all those impacted by Alzheimer's — all over the world. You can even make your first gift in honor of a woman in your life — a sister or friend, aunt or grandmother or perhaps a neighbor. It's a gift that can go 2X as far. For the women in your life, and for everyone affected by this disease, please give just as generously as you can to advance our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. With appreciation, Michael Reich Chief Marketing Officer P.S. We're close to meeting our $325,000 match goal, but we're not there yet. Please say that we can count on you to make your first gift now to our Double Your Impact Match Challenge. You'll support critical research efforts and help provide comprehensive care and support. Thank you.

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