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Today is World Alzheimer's Day and we're working to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and rally friends like you around the globe. I know I often write you with updates, offers and requests for funds. Today I am writing you with a very personal challenge.
If you - a person dedicated to our vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease - can help us raise $3,500 today for the 35 million people around the world with Alzheimer's, I will match that entire amount to honor the more than 10 million family caregivers.
Please make your donation today. I also hope you'll consider one of these amounts:
- $5.30 for the 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer's
- $10 for their 10 million Alzheimer caregivers$35 for the 35 million people with Alzheimer's around the world
- $78 for the 78 million US baby boomers who will be impacted by Alzheimer's disease.
- $148 for the $148 billion annual societal cost to our nation
- $428 for the meager $428 million dollars the US government invests in Alzheimer research as compared to $6 billion for cancer, $4 billion for heart disease and $3 billion HIV/AIDS that has resulted in great advances.
I am personally determined to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and I know you are too. I truly appreciate your support in raising awareness and funds for the advancement of Alzheimer research, care and support.
With heartfelt thanks,
Angela Geiger
Vice President
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