The Alzheimer’s Association began a movement to dramatically increase awareness and concern about Alzheimer’s. We’re calling on 5 million Americans – one for every person living with the disease – to become a Champion and join the Alzheimer cause. We’re closer than ever to research breakthroughs that have the potential to change the course of this disease.
 
That’s why celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports, including Dick Van Dyke, Phyllis George, Bryant Gumbel and Terrell Owens have lent their faces and voices to this passionate message. They want to help dispel public misperceptions and move people to take action in the fight against Alzheimer’s in the following ways:

• ACT now to end Alzheimer’s – get involved in the fight.
• VOICE your support – become an advocate, help spread the word abut the disease and tell your story.
• MOVE the Alzheimer’s Association’s cause forward – donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or volunteer for the Chapter.
• OPEN your mind – learn the facts about Alzheimer’s and help us educate others.

In conjunction with this national effort Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear and his Cabinet have joined the Champions campaign to lend their support and help make a difference.

Sign up to be a Champion and help us reach our goal of 5 million Champions for Alzheimer's. Together, we can make a difference!! Sign up at http://www.actionalz.org/. Let’s win this fight!

Local Champions Supporting the Cause!
 

KY Governor, Steve Beshear

KY State Cabinet Members from left to right: Personnel Secretary Nikki Jackson, General Counsel Ellen Hesen, Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, Finance & Admin. Sec. Jonathan Miller, Sec. of the Cabinet Larry Hayes, Public Protection Sec. Robert Vance, Energy & Envir. Sec. Len Peters, Health & Family Services Sec. Janie Miller, Transportation Sec. Joe Prather, Budget Director Mary Lassiter, Justice & Public Safety Sec. J. Michael Brown, Tourism, Arts & Heritage Sec. Marcheta Sparrow

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Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry and past Chapter Board Chair Susan Pope

Bill Goodman, KET Host and Managing Editor  of "Kentucky Tonight"

Renee Shaw, KET Host and Co-Producer of "Connections"

Louisville Mayor, Jerry Abramson

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Barbara Bailey, TV Anchor at WKYT, Lexington

Coyote Calhoun, Radio Personality at WAMZ, Louisville

Mike Mallory, TV Anchor at WPSD, Paducah

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Joe Arnold, TV Anchor at WHAS-11, Louisville

John Yarmuth, Congressman serving Kentucky’s 3rd District

Isabelle Yates (L), Lexington, KY civic leader and former Vice Mayor. Virginia Bell (R), model developer of one of the first dementia day care centers, now widely used nationally and internationally; co-author of several books including The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care.

Harry Nelson, living with Alzheimer's disease.

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Walt Terrell former major league baseball player and starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.

Jefferson County Search Dog Association

Jefferson County Search Dog Assocation

Jefferson County Search Dog Association

Congressman Brad Ellsworth and staff of the Greater Kentucky Southern Indiana Alzheimer's Association.