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)

When my Mother became afflicted with Alzheimer’s in the late 1980s, people didn’t talk about this disease very much or admit a family member had it.  I’d mention to friends that I thought my mom was developing Alzheimer’s, as her sister had, and they’d look at me with horror.  A “How could you say that about your Mother!” expression came over their face.
Then President Ronald Reagan made his public announcement about this disease, and people realized it afflicted anyone.  Soon more people, well known to Americans and the world, came forth with their support to raise public awareness.
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