There are many reasons we need you to support our fight. Right now, I want to focus on the reason World Alzheimer's Day exists: to raise awareness and confront the stigma surrounding this disease and all forms of dementia. This stigma deeply impacts the lives of millions of people living with Alzheimer's disease. People like Phil G., who said:
"After my diagnosis, I was overwhelmed by fear that made me want to hide."
For people like Phil, the stigma of this disease only feeds its relentlessness. Fear, shame and lack of education prevent many people from:
Seeking medical treatment when symptoms are present.
Receiving an early diagnosis or any diagnosis at all.
Living the best quality of life possible while they are able to do so.
Making plans for their future.
Benefitting from available treatments.
Seeking medical treatment when symptoms are present.
Developing a support system.
Participating in clinical trials.
We need to end this stigma and encourage open communication. We need to let everyone impacted by this disease know they are not alone — that there are resources and groups here to guide, support and comfort them on this most difficult journey. We need to raise our voices to make our fight a priority for our policymakers at all levels.
A generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to match all gifts — up to $175,000 — until midnight on September 21, but only if we can raise the same amount. While their gift will support Alzheimer's research and local chapter events, your gift can go 2X as far to advance vital research and help provide much-needed care and support.
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Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support.
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