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Will YOU help to END Alzheimer's in our Lifetime?

Statistics show there could be a 35% increase in Alzheimer's in Georgia alone by 2035

Here’s the Bottom Line. We need your help today to End Alzheimer’s in our lifetime.

Research is the major factor that can help end this Life-Stealing disease and that’s why the Cherokee Veterans Community ministry has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association.

This is a national and worldwide disease that can affect everyone. We need your help today.

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Cherokee Veterans Community is the Military Ministry at First Baptist Church Woodstock.

This year we have partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to help End Alzheimer’s in our lifetime, and we are asking for you to join us. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday, October 29th in Canton Georgia. https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/GA-Georgia?pg=entry&fr_id=15494

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Here is why it’s so important to our ministry. It directly affects our military community and the general public with unimaginable daily challenges and daily in our ministry personally.

A few facts.

  • 6-10% of our military community has a higher incidence of Alzheimer's than the general public.
  • Agent Orange, TBI, PTSD, and other military-related conditions are some of the reasons for the increased rates. Also, 10% of the Cherokee Veterans Community’s members are dealing with Alzheimer’s daily.
  • Statistics show there could be a 35% increase in Alzheimer’s in Georgia alone by 2035.
  • NO cure is in sight for the unimaginable daily challenges it has for caregivers and patients.
  • Cherokee Veterans Community has already donated $5300 to help end Alzheimer’s.

Here are some stunning additional statistics https://alzimpact.org/media/serve/id/5b219da2644f5

You can make a difference in the lives of millions of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, their families, and caregivers with your tax-deductible contribution. 100% of your donation goes instantly to the Alzheimer’s Association.

You can instantly donate through our Cherokee Veterans Community's Alzheimer's Team link here.

https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=737387&pg=team&fr_id=15494

Visit us at www.CherokeeVeteransCommunity.org

Please consider making a donation today.

It doesn’t matter where you live, your donation will help make a difference.

"Giving is not just about making a donation, it's about making a difference"

Thank You for your donation.

Semper Fi

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