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Dear Family and Friends,

July is an exciting time to be a leader in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

From July 22-26, the best and brightest minds in Alzheimer's and dementia research from around the world will gather at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference^® 2018 (AAIC^®) in Chicago.

To follow all the news from AAIC 2018, I invite you to visit the virtual press room for updates each day. You can also check breaking news to see which stories are getting media coverage in major print and online news outlets, both in the U.S. and around the world.

Your gift to The Judy Fund to The Judy Fund honors Judy while paying tribute to my father's dedication to end this disease for future generations. Thank you!

Global gathering will advance dementia science

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each year, AAIC convenes the world's leading basic science and clinical researchers, next generation investigators, clinicians and the care research community to share research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention and treatment, and improvements in diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease. Learn more.

Dr. Heather Snyder and Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns answer questions from the Power of Purple audience.
Photo by Gregory Rothstein

Power of Purple holds its inaugural event

Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer's, and women are joining together to lead the fight to end this disease. The Alzheimer's Association Power of Purple^®, the inaugural garden party luncheon by Illinois Women United Against Alzheimer's, was a success, raising $42,000! Judy Hsu, anchor of Chicago ABC Eyewitness News at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. emceed the event at Galleria Marchetti, with featured speakers Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., Senior Director of Medical and Scientific Relations at the Alzheimer's Association and Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns, Chair of The Judy Fund and co-producer of Still Alice. Thank you to all who organized and attended this inspiring gathering to raise funds and awareness for the fight against Alzheimer's.

Find a Judy Fund Walk team in your area, and have fun for a great cause!

Join us for Walk to End Alzheimer's^®

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against this disease. Last year, The Judy Fund National Walk Team raised $56,000, and this year we will have teams walking in more cities than ever, including Houston, Cincinnati, the Twin Cities, Brooklyn, Austin, Pittsburgh and Manhattan! Visit The Judy Fund National Walk Team page today to start or join a team near you.

Thank you for all the ways you show your continued support of The Judy Fund!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns
Chair, The Judy Fund

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