Dear Friend,

As I'm gearing up for the holidays and enjoying this time with friends and family, I'm also looking back at 2012 in awe at how far we have come. To look at moments in single days, it can sometimes feel like we are fighting an uphill battle. To look at them collectively is to see that together, we are making unbelievable strides against this devastating disease.

I know that this quickly approaching New Year brings hope-hope for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, hope for their friends and family who are giving care, and hope that a world without Alzheimer's is in reach.

I share this hope with each one of you. I firmly believe in making that change and standing up for those who cannot. Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Today, I invite you to give with me and help affect the life of at least one person living with Alzheimer's disease.

I am making a donation in memory of my grandmother who passed away from Alzheimer's and in respect of this crucial war we're fighting daily on behalf of the millions currently affected. I would be honored if you would join me by making your own gift to the Alzheimer's Association.

If we each make one gift today, think of what we can accomplish together in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

With a heart full of thanks,

Lisa Wettstaedt
National Director
Alzheimer's Association

The holidays can be especially challenging for individuals with Alzheimer's and those caring for them. The Association works tirelessly during the holidays and throughout the year to reach millions of people affected by Alzheimer's across the globe through our national office and more than 75 local chapters. Together, we can change the future of Alzheimer's. Donate today.

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.

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