Learn about

The Longest Day in support of The Alzheimer's Association

and how they help make a difference.

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ABOUT THE LONGEST DAY:

The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 21, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK:

EVERY DOLLAR YOU RAISE BENEFITS THOSE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a global organization, working to advance care, support and research across the world. From face-to face support to online education programs and promising worldwide research initiatives, the money you raise makes a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association:

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PROVIDES CARE AND SUPPORT TO ALL THOSE FACING ALZHEIMER’S.

• Online message boards through ALZConnected®.

• In-person and virtual support groups, connecting those facing the disease with a network of help in their community.

• A free nationwide 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) offering information and referrals.

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DRIVES RESEARCH TOWARD TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND, ULTIMATELY, A CURE.

• Currently investing more than $310 million in over 950 active best-of-field projects in 48 countries.

• Brings the global research community together to tackle common challenges, such as the first new diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s in 30 years.

• Drives support for transformational projects such as the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU).

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SPEAKS UP FOR THE NEEDS AND RIGHTS OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER’S.

• Accelerated the passage of landmark legislation such as the National Alzheimer's Project Act, which mandated the creation of a national plan to fight Alzheimer's disease.

• Advanced commitment to Alzheimer’s funding from the federal government. Funding for Alzheimer's and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health is more than $3.5 billion annually, representing a more than seven-fold increase since the passage of the National Alzheimer's Project Act.

• Recruits advocates nationwide, so that the need for Alzheimer's care, education and research is heard at every level of government.

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For more information visit ACT.ALZ.ORG

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THANK YOU!