Alzheimer's Donation

My Memories are Everything climbs are to raise awareness and research money for Alzheimer's Disease. My mom, Ida, passed away from Alzheimer's in 2009.

Both Memories are Everything: The Road Back to Mt. Everest and The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything- were to raise awareness and $1 million dollars through climbing the 7 Summits.

Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, with another person newly diagnosed every 69 seconds. It affects more than 5 million people in the United States and over 25 million worldwide. The burden on families and caregivers are significant both personally as well as financially. With our aging population, these issues are increasing dramatically. Today, there is no reliable method of early detection and no cure. And there is hope with research.

The Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. funded my climbs for the 7 Summits campaign and will continue to fund my ongoing campaign efforts. All money I raise from donations goes directly to the organizations I have selected. Click here to find official information about the campaign. As of November 9, 2010, content posted here is my own but subject to certain limitations in conjunction with the support of the AIP.

100% of your donation goes to Alzheimer's, none to Alan or his supporters.

The Cure Alzheimer's Fund is a non-profit organization that raises money and directs targeted research. The Fund is supported by grants from three families and covers all of their overhead. This means of 100% of your donation goes directly to Alzheimer's research.

The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family family caregivers' lives by removing barriers to health and well being.

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, and the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®. Visit the Alzheimer's Association to learn more.

Alzheimer's Resources

The following websites have information for you, your family and caregivers to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and ongoing research: