June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

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“The fact that you can be overwhelmed with the sense of responsibility, to accept the changes, to accept the fact there is no cure, I wish I had learned those things earlier.”
Marlee Matlin, actor

“When my grandmother developed Alzheimer’s, I didn’t understand much about the disease. I wish I would’ve known more. But now I know that the Alzheimer’s Association can help.”
Rachel Lindsay, media personality

“I hope to help break the stigma of Alzheimer’s and talk about the disease with my generation.”
Ryan Blaney, NASCAR driver

“Alzheimer’s is a huge thing for a family to deal with. Take a deep breath and remember it’s ok to not be ok all the time.”
Scarlet Envy, performer

“Now that I have opened up publicly about my family's battle with his disease, I want to encourage others to do the same.”
Crystal Kung Minkoff, actor

“Today, I remember the things he couldn’t, the memories from my childhood and growing up. Te amo, Papi.”
Chris Garcia, comedian

“Life is a gift — even with Alzheimer’s.” Legendary performer Tony Bennett joins the Alzheimer's Association to help #ENDALZ.

“Alzheimer's is very unexpected, but it definitely has taught me to just live in the moment and enjoy each day with my loved one.”
Brandee Evans, actor

“I want to use my platform to talk about the disease because I think it’s one of the toughest things to go through as a grandchild.”
Montana Tucker, singer

“Being present when I was with [my grandmother] was the best way to show respect for her and everything that she’d done.”
Laurie Hernandez, professional gymnast

“Alzheimer's is a harrowing journey, but there are moments of grace and poetry where for a moment, the person you love makes
themselves visible."
Peter Gallagher, actor

“My dad has me and I have him. We are taking this journey together.”
Yvette Nicole Brown, actor

Oscar Nunez, actor and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion, raises Alzheimer's awareness for his dad and grandmother.

“It’s okay to be vulnerable, open and honest about what happens when someone you love has dementia.”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, actor

“When we talk about how we are facing this disease, it helps us feel less alone.”
Jeff Henderson, Olympic gold medalist, track and field

“Caregivers are just amazing angels. I am in awe of their ability to do the job of taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s.”
Rita Wilson, actor

“The power is in the present. You can carry on loving somebody in that given moment, each and every day.”
Madison Cowan, celebrity chef

“It’s important to know that you’re not alone. We are all in this together and are here for you.”
David Hyde Pierce, actor

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June Is
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Awareness Month

Go Purple to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s

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June Is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Go Purple to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s

Take the Go Purple Challenge

Wear Purple

Share Your Story

Look Who is Going Purple

Take Action

The Day With the Most Light Is the Day We Fight®

Share Your Story

Invest In the Future

June Is
Alzheimer's & Brain
Awareness Month