Thank You for Increasing Alzheimer’s Research Funding

Alzheimer’s disease is the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression – AND it’s the most expensive disease in the country. As an Alzheimer’s Association advocate, I take these facts and figures personally because my beloved father passed away from Alzheimer‘s at the young age of 69. Without an end to this disease, the struggles I have faced with my dad may be the reality for my children.

To address these staggering statistics and stories like mine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) stated that they needed a minimum of $2 billion annually for scientists to make the inroads necessary to find a prevention or cure. Ten years ago, that idea seemed undoable, but thanks to bipartisan leaders like my Representative, Brad Schneider, Congress just passed and signed into law a historic $425 million increase – we are well on our way to a World Without Alzheimer’s!

The passage of this investment is a HUGE victory! With the committed support of Congressman Schneider, Alzheimer’s research funding has more than QUADRUPLED since 2011!

Please join me and my family in thanking Congressman Brad Schneider for taking the critical action needed to end this dreadful disease!

Sincerely,
Brooke Dawes