Thursday, April 21, 2005
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, D.C.
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“Tonight, our commitment and yours must be to stop Alzheimer’s in it’s tracks... and we cannot fail.” |
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“We have to do everything we can to try to make sure that memories last a lifetime. But here and now, we not only must invest in prevention and cure, but continue to represent the values of our nation by caring for those and supporting the families who have already been afflicted by this disease.” – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton | |
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“In the ‘60s we were challenged by the Cuban missile crisis, the Cold War, Vietnam, and the assassination of our political leaders. We challenged ourselves to put a man on the moon. And we met each of those challenges. Today we face a challenge like no other, because Alzheimer’s threatens an entire generation: 77 million Baby Boomers. There is no known treatment or cure for this disease. And that’s the way it is... but not the way it has to be.” | ||
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“That is why it is more important than ever to speak out and speak up to increase awareness about the disease, about available treatments, and about the urgent need for faster progress in research. Unfortunately, it’s too late for my generation, but hopefully our children – and certainly their children – will never have to fear this dreaded disease.” | ||
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“Today, we must commit to fighting Alzheimer’s with all of our financial and emotional resources before it reaches crisis proportions. There is no option. We must succeed.” | ||
| “For our generation, this kind of outcome for our lives is unacceptable – and we need to fight it. That’s why we need early detection, better care and a cure so that families will have reasonable options, rather than agonizing decisions.” – Meryl Comer |
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“Contrary to popular opinion, Alzheimer’s is a disease of the young. It actually starts when people are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. It progresses without detection until later stages of life.” – Dr. Zaven Khachaturian | |
| “Twenty-five years ago, Alzheimer’s could not even be diagnosed. The research enterprise was negligible. Today, thanks in part to the Alzheimer Association, over 4,000 scientists are working to find methods for early detection… ways to delay the onset of symptoms… and innovations in treatment and caregiving.” – Andrew Card |
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“The absolutely indispensable people I need to thank are our patients and our families who volunteer for research. This research is filled with hope, but no guarantees; lots of paperwork and visits back to the clinic for little reward – only the thought that their altruism would help us find better treatments. Without our families and our patients we could not make progress.” – Dr. Steven DeKosky | |
| “Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s story is not about politics and power. It’s not about a President and First Lady. It’s about a man and wife grappling with one of life’s biggest challenges they had to face together — the devastating affects of Alzheimer’s.” – Michael Deaver |
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