Battling Alzheimer's disease is personal.

Dear John, Perhaps this has already happened to you — and if it hasn't, you may experience the heartbreak someday of realizing a loved one no longer recognizes you. Nothing can prepare you for that heart-sinking feeling when your parent, spouse, sibling or best friend looks you in the eye blankly and says, "I don't know you." This moment is a stark reality for millions of people every day. Alzheimer's is a cruel, unforgiving disease that can make caregivers, family members and friends like you feel powerless or even hopeless. In fact, 50% of people in the United States know someone living with Alzheimer's disease. But there's hope, because people like you, who know how important this fight is, are supporting critical research to move us toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. We must be the ones to lead the fight for a cure, and to provide care and support to all those impacted. Please donate today. This month is the perfect time to make a gift to the Alzheimer's Association, because November is National Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize the contributions of dedicated supporters like you, giving generously to help the more than 11 million caregivers and our fight to end Alzheimer's. I want you to know the Alzheimer's Association is here for you if you need us. We know the insidious ways in which Alzheimer's steals a person's essence and devastates our families, our finances and our future. That's why we're working so hard to serve the Alzheimer's community through care and support programs like our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) and with online tools like our E-Learning workshops and Community Resource Finder, while also working toward a dementia-free future by funding more than $250 million in over 750 best-of-field research projects. But we don't do this alone. Our community — which believes the fight to end Alzheimer's is personal — powers our work. Will you join the fight to end Alzheimer's today with your first gift? It will make a real difference for the millions of people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Right now, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's — and as the baby boomer generation ages, the rate of the disease is expected to climb. Experts predict that without scientific breakthroughs to prevent or treat Alzheimer's, by mid-century the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's will reach nearly 13 million. Alzheimer's is an escalating global health crisis. But there's a way forward, with help and hope. That's what we provide, with your generous support, as we further 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. We're so grateful for all that you do. In gratitude, Donna McCullough Chief Mission and Field Operations Officer P.S. You're a valued part of our community and know how critical our fight to end Alzheimer's is. Please help us reach our vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia with a gift today. 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. Alzheimer's Association Home Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2021 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. 800.272.3900 | alz.org® | Donate Please add [email protected] to your address book to ensure you receive all future emails.   Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser   View your email preferences or unsubscribe.