Earlier this month the Harrah’s Foundation donated $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Harrah’s Foundation was the primary sponsor of World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept. 21), offering a $1 million matching grant to assist in raising awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Association’s World Alzheimer’s Day efforts raised $1.8 million, with the Harrah’s Foundation’s generous donation bringing the total to $2.8 million. (ref)

Climber Alan Arnette has a new project – to climb Mt Everest one more time. This will be his third attempt to reach the summit. But this time, the summit is not his only goal. He also aims to raise $100,000 for Alzheimer’s research.
Why?
Because like so many other people around the world, Alan has a personal connection with Alzheimer’s disease – his 81 year old mother has it.
Alan writes on his site ‘I am finalising the details of how to raise the money and to make sure it is spent in the most efficient, effective, and honest manner …read more

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, in an Ascent for Alzheimer’s, will occur on World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21.  Ten climbers from around the world plan to call attention to this disease, as well as commemorate the 100th anniversary of the day when Alzheimer’s first was described.
Two Alzheimer’s Association staff members are among the climbers raising funds and supporting those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
For more information, check out the Alzheimer’s Association web site, www.alz.org .