Driver Josh Pierson in the race to end Alzheimer's

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. May 25, 2022   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Driver Josh Pierson in the race to end Alzheimer’s Alzheimer's hit home for race car driver Josh Pierson at 8 years old, when his paternal grandfather was diagnosed with the disease. On our blog, Pierson, now 16 and the youngest professional endurance racing driver in history, shares how much his grandfather has impacted him and how he hopes to use his sport and his voice to shed light on Alzheimer’s. Support The Longest Day in your community The Longest Day® is a DIY fundraiser to shine a light on the 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and the more than 11 million caregivers. Throughout the month of June, there are many fundraisers going on that you can attend and support. Attend a Waterloo Bucks baseball game on June 11, play a round of golf at the ROJO Alzheimer's Memorial Golf Tournament in Panora on June 28 and more. Contact Marsha Williams to learn more at mawilliams@alz.org. Hear caregivers discuss managing costs ALZ Talks is a monthly online series featuring conversations with those affected by Alzheimer’s or another dementia. On May 26, listen in to “Caregiver Perspectives on Managing Money” as dementia caregivers discuss their approach to managing finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Thank you to our Walk to End Alzheimer’s sponsors The Walk to End Alzheimer's® is just around the corner, and you have the chance to walk and fundraise at one of the 19 walks across Iowa this fall. The Walk is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research, and it wouldn't be possible without the support of local sponsors. Thanks to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Lil' Drug Store, Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation, Prairie Hills, The MAC FM and Hills Bank for sponsoring their local Walks. You can double your impact this week For a limited time, you have the chance to make 2X the difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Before May 31, your gift can have twice the impact on our work to provide care and support to families affected by Alzheimer’s and advance research during our $50,000 One-Week Match Challenge. 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 © 2022 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.