I'm excited to announce that today is the first day of our Action in August 2X Match, an amazing opportunity made possible by the Tim and Gail Buchanan Family Foundation, which has pledged an extraordinary $200,000 to accelerate research for Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia. Their pledge means that your gift can double in impact to provide care and support to families impacted by Alzheimer's, while also accelerating global research and driving advocacy and education efforts — but only if we can raise the same amount by midnight on August 15.
This incredible match opportunity could not have come at a better time. Alzheimer's diagnoses are increasing at an alarming rate. Every day, it becomes a greater threat to us all — you, me, our families, friends and neighbors. Our Action in August 2X Match gives us all a chance to take action and fight back with double the impact. And it starts with you.
Right now, over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and that number continues to rise each day. It is a devastating disease — and a deadly one. 1 in 3 older adults dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
But there is hope. Our supporters have helped bring us to a historic time in our fight. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved treatments that target the underlying biology of the disease, giving us all a reason to hope. While there's currently no cure, these treatments may change the progression of the disease and give those living with early Alzheimer's more time to plan for the future, to live independently and to spend more time with family and friends.
Everyone impacted by Alzheimer's deserves access to treatment, care and support that can improve their lives on every step of their journey. That's why it's so crucial that you take action now while your first gift can go TWICE as far to help fuel our vital work to:
Identify treatment strategies in a robust treatment pipeline, including diversifying approaches to combination therapies — because more treatments that target the disease from all angles are needed.
Increase public understanding of Alzheimer's by helping families across the nation realize the importance of early detection and the benefits it can have on their lives with the advent of FDA-approved treatments.
Improve care and support for people living with dementia, as well as for their families, and ensure the voices of people living with Alzheimer's are heard.
Develop diagnostic tools, including new FDA-approved blood tests that can detect amyloid plaques on the brain — one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's. While not a stand-alone diagnostic, these blood tests represent a significant step forward in early detection efforts.
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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