Where does the money go?

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

Where the Money Goes chart

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:

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

  • Online message boards through ALZConnected®.
  • In-person 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.

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

  • Provides more than $440 million to over 2,900 scientific proposals, creating critical advancements.
  • Brings the global research community together to tackle common challenges, such as the first new diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s in 27 years.
  • Drives support for transformational projects such as the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU).

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. In 2018, the Association; its advocacy arm, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement; and a nationwide network of advocates helped secure a historic $414 million increase.
  • 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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