Update: FDA Requests Additional Data and Extends Review Period

This message is sent to all Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement board members, all Alzheimer's Association staff, and volunteers and supporters of AIM and the Alzheimer's Association. This morning, Biogen announced that the FDA has extended the review period for aducanamab by three months, to June 7, 2021. The FDA requested additional data and analyses for its review of the potential treatment for Alzheimer’s. The request for the additional data and analyses is considered a Major Amendment to the FDA application, which drives the extended time for review. As a science-based patient advocacy organization, we are encouraged and appreciate the thoughtful and rigorous review of scientific data and analysis by the FDA. We believe the publicly released scientific data, the crushing realities faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and no approved treatment for the underlying disease, support FDA approval of aducanumab, accompanied by a Phase 4 post marketing surveillance study. If approved, aducanumab would be the first available treatment to potentially change the progression of Alzheimer’s, not just the symptoms, for millions of people facing the disease today. We will continue to advocate, driven by science, on behalf of our constituents. I will continue to share important developments as the FDA pursues their review process. And, I will notify you when they announce a final decision. Of course, no matter the outcome in this case, we remain relentless in our efforts to realize our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Thank you for everything you do to make that possible. Harry Johns Chief Executive Officer CONNECT WITH US Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601 800.272.3900 | alz.org © 2021 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. Alzheimer's Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe

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28 Days of fitness to support local food pantries

REGISTRATION ENDS MONDAY! Join the Heart of Hunger Challenge, a month-long health and exercise challenge to keep you moving this winter. REGISTER Challenge begins on Feb. 1! register today and commit to run or walk a minimum of one mile, outdoors, every day in February. Participants are required to log their distance for each day during the challenge to be eligible for raffle prizes. Anyone who does not log their miles by February 28, 2021 by 11:59 pm will not be eligible for the Heart of Hunger Raffle. Cozy, long-sleeve t-shirts are also available for purchase. REGISTER TODAY WIN PRIZES! All participants who log in their miles each day in February will be automatically entered into our raffle. The more miles you log, the more entries you'll receive for the raffle. Raffle winners will be drawn after the challenge has ended. 28 - 55 miles logged - 1 raffle entry 56 - 83 miles logged - 5 raffle entries 84 - 111 miles logged - 15 raffle entries 112+ miles logged - 50 raffle entries All funds raised through registration fees and a portion of t-shirt sales support three United Way of Tri-County food pantries and two hot meal programs, serving thousands of individuals and families in need of food throughout the MetroWest/495 Corridor. Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Before our 2021 Annual Fund Drive ends

Can I ask you for a favor? Dear Tushar, Our 2021 Annual Fund Drive is coming to a close — but there's still time to make your gift and support our work to accelerate the research that may one day end Alzheimer's, while providing care and support to all impacted by the disease. And truthfully, Tushar, there's no better time to honor a friend or loved one than now, when your first gift can make a profound impact for millions of people, all year long. Thanks to our generous supporters, we've come so far — meeting this past year of added uncertainty and difficulty with resilience and innovation. We're grateful, inspired and more determined than ever to address the global dementia crisis in 2021. Please consider honoring a friend or loved one with your 2021 Annual Fund Drive gift now. Your support is critical to furthering our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. I hope you'll take advantage of this final opportunity to join us with a gift to our Annual Fund Drive and help end Alzheimer's. Sincerely, Donna McCullough Chief Field and Development Officer P.S. Please help us accelerate the pace of Alzheimer's research as we support families and caregivers facing this disease with your 2021 Annual Fund Drive now. Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2021 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. 800.272.3900 | alz.org® | Donate Please add info@alz.org to your address book to ensure you receive all future emails.   Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser   View your email preferences or unsubscribe.

Jonathan Van Ness of "Queer Eye" shares his Alzheimer's story

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. January 27, 2021   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Jonathan Van Ness of “Queer Eye” shares his Alzheimer’s story Jonathan Van Ness is known as the grooming expert on the Netflix series “Queer Eye” and as the host of the weekly “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness” podcast. On our blog, he shares the challenges his family faced after his beloved grandmother Noonie developed Alzheimer’s. Register for Virtual Iowa Advocacy Week on Feb. 8 - 11 Our 2021 Iowa Advocacy Week will be held virtually on Monday, Feb. 8 Thursday, Feb. 11. Join us to learn about our legislative priorities for the year, how to engage with legislators virtually and how to use your voice to improve the care, support and resources for Iowans living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Alzheimer's affects people living with the disease in different ways Alzheimer's typically progresses slowly in three general stages: mild (early stage), moderate (middle stage) and severe (late stage). Each person living with Alzheimer's will experience symptoms and progress through the stages of the disease in different ways. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Join your local Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee We’re recruiting volunteers now to join our fun and rewarding Walk planning committees for our 2021 Walks. We have 19 Walks across the state, including in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Dubuque, Burlington, Muscatine, Waterloo and even more areas across the state. Join us to make an impact in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Approaching memory loss in yourself or others is important It can be difficult to know what to do if you've noticed changes in memory, thinking or behavior in yourself, a family member or friend. You may feel uncertain about voicing your worries, but these are significant health concerns, and it's important to take action. Create a free, customized action plan with Alzheimer's Navigator.   More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training My Preferences: Unsubscribe To stop receiving our weekly e-newsletter, simply unsubscribe.   Subscribe Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to get it weekly. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2021 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.