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Over the past few years, I can summarize the challenge about Alzheimer’s, medical research and fund raising in one of my favorite phrases: Is it hard or Impossible?. And the answer is really, really hard. Not impossible, just hard. And your help is needed.<\/p>\n

I know we are consistently asked to give to a multitude of worthy causes. However, since you visit this site, I hope that you will feel that a donation to Alzheimer’s is a worthy way of saying thanks.<\/p>\n

The Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is my choice for research because 100% of all donations only go to research and none to overheard or other expenses. This from their President, Tim Armour:<\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s isn’t just a terrible disease that affects millions of Americans. It should be a vital part of the health care debate in Washington. Because, if we don’t cure Alzheimer’s, the ment and care for this disease alone could bankrupt the entire health care system.<\/p>\n

Most people don’t realize this, but the cost of Alzheimer’s alone will be $2 trillion by 2050 – more than wiping out our Medicare and Medicaid programs.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, our politicians in Washington have forgotten this important fact. We must cure Alzheimer’s now. And, that’s exactly why the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund was founded.<\/p>\n

Please help fund Cure Alzheimer’s now — contribute to our holiday fundraising drive $30,000 in 30 days to be a part of a cure:
\nhttp:\/\/www.curealzfund.org\/donate\/30-000-in-30-days-to-cure-alzheimers-2<\/a><\/p>\n

What we do right now is critical — not only because we must cure this devastating disease so no one has to watch a loved one suffer again, but, because the health of our entire health care system depends on it. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thank you for your support to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.<\/p>\n

Climb On!
\nAlan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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