Right now, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and over 11 million family members and friends are providing their unpaid care. If this disease has ever impacted you or someone you love, you know how painful this journey can be. If not, there's a good chance someone you care about will be affected by Alzheimer's one day. If that happens, there is a higher probability that it will be a woman.
The numbers don't lie. Almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's are women, and more than 60% of Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers are women.
With Women's History Month starting tomorrow, I can't help but think about the women who have long been at the center of the Alzheimer's crisis. They are our mothers, sisters, grandmothers and aunts. They will be our daughters, granddaughters and nieces — unless we fight to end this disease as relentlessly as it takes our loved ones.
As we enter a month-long celebration of the amazing achievements of women everywhere, we can't lose sight of the disproportionate threat that Alzheimer's brings to their lives. Here are a few more facts that show you just how crucially needed your gift today truly is:
Women in their 60s are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's as they are breast cancer.
A woman's estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer's at age 65 is 1 in 5.
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 the women we love. Maybe even you or someone you know. Don't let another minute pass without showing that you stand with women everywhere in the fight against Alzheimer's.Give as generously as you can before midnight tonight, while your gift can make 2X the impact on 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.
Your interest in our cause proves that you care deeply about our fight to care for everyone impacted by this devastating disease and advance research toward a cure. I hope we can count on you today, but we need you to act now.
The clock is ticking. When our February $100,000 2X Match ends in a few hours, so will your chance to deliver 2X the help and 2X the hope for the women in your life — and everyone you love — impacted by Alzheimer's today, tomorrow and beyond. Thank you for acting with urgency and giving today.
Sincerely,
Donna McCullough
Chief Operating Officer
P.S. We're close to meeting our goal. But we can't get over the finish line without you. Please say that we can count on you before our February $100,000 2X Match ends at midnight.Turn your passion into action by making your first gift now, so that we can unlock urgently needed matching funds to support critical research efforts and help provide comprehensive care and support. Thank you.
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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