Giving Tuesday donations can go twice as far to help fight Alzheimer’s disease

Dec. 1 is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving back. Thanks to our generous donor Vicky Patel, your donation on Giving Tuesday can go twice as far in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. She has agreed to give the Association $1 million if we can raise the same amount by Dec. 31. Donate and share why you give on social media with hashtags #ENDALZ and #GivingTuesday. The Association is grateful for all who support the fight to end Alzheimer’s on this special day of giving and beyond.

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2015 State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Survey Results

The results from our 2015 State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Survey are in. A total of 1,559 Illinois residents took the time to share their thoughts on the state’s programs and services for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The results from our 2015 State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Survey are in. A total of 1,559 Illinois residents took the time to share their thoughts on the state’s programs and services for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The information we learn from this survey and reflected in this report will be a great resource as the Alzheimer’s Association and others to prepare recommendations for Illinois lawmakers and staff at Illinois’ state agencies as they address this looming public health crisis. Lawmakers and agency staff will have to improve the state’s response to Alzheimer’s disease as the numbers of those with Alzheimer’s grows from 210,000 to 260,000 by 2025.

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Memantine may not be covered through Medicare Part D

Memantine, a medication for the treatment of Alzheimer’s symptoms that recently became available as a generic drug, may not be covered through Medicare Part D. As open enrollment for Medicare Part D ends on Dec. 7, 2015, now is the time to explore your coverage. If you or someone you know is taking memantine, check with your plan, or contact your State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) through Medicare and ask to speak to a counselor. You may also want to consult with your physician about medication options.

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Your gift can be matched if you give right now – Alzheimer’s Association

Last week, I wrote to you about a critical giving opportunity. Our generous supporter, Vicky Patel, has agreed to give the Alzheimer’s Association an astonishing $1 million if we raise that same amount by December 15.
This matching gift challenge is a unique chance for your donation to have twice the impact. Your tax-deductible year-end donation of $35 can become $70, or a gift of $60 can become $120.
Vicky’s father recently passed away. He inspired her to do everything she can to help fight Alzheimer’s disease: “Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking. It robbed him of knowing the names of his children, his address, the ability to have a conversation.”


Your donation can go twice as far!
$35 can become $70
$60 can become $120
$120 can become $240

But there were some bright moments. Before he passed, she told her father about this million-dollar gift and her passionate involvement with the Association. “I know treatments and a cure will come too late for my dad. I’m OK with that. I have to be. But I made him proud, and I know that because he told me. As I hugged him goodbye after a visit, he pulled me close and whispered, ‘Don’t give up.’ And then he kissed me.”
We urgently need you to give today to help families who depend on our support services and programs, and to advance research that offers the hope of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. But we only have until December 15 to meet this exceptional matching gift. Your gift can have twice the impact on our care and support, research and advocacy efforts.
So please give generously today, and help us put an end to the Alzheimer’s epidemic.

P.S. We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to give today while your donation can have twice the impact. During this season of gratitude, please know how much we appreciate your support.

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Greater Illinois Chapter launches Foundation Relations’ web page

We are excited to share a new web page that honors and recognizes another very important group of donors to the Greater Illinois Chapter–foundations! Independent, family, community and corporate foundations provide valuable financial support, mostly through grants, to help fund Chapter programs and services.
Click below to learn more and to see who we partnered with in the fiscal year 2015.

The Greater Illinois Chapter values all of the donors who make its work possible. Our donors include foundations that provide grants to support programs and services, research, and general operating expenses.

The Greater Illinois Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. We allocate our funds in an ethical and responsible manner, exceeding the rigorous standards of America’s most experienced charity evaluator—the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.
Click here to view Audited Financial Statements and our Annual Report.
We welcome opportunities to partner with foundations—independent, family, community and corporate.
Please contact the Grants Office at 847.324.0369 or mdiverde@alz.org to learn more.

We honor the impact Foundations make.

The Greater Illinois Chapter is proud to recognize the following foundations* for their commitment to our Mission–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.

Thank you for your support!

Abt Family Charitable Foundation
Adreani Foundation
Alex W. Nielsen Foundation
AmazonSmile Foundation
AMG Charitable Gift Foundation
Apple Lane Foundation
Ayco Charitable Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Charitable Trust
Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation
Ben Harding Family Foundation
Braidwood Goodwill Committee
Burton W. Ruder Foundation
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation
Charity Partners Foundation, Inc.
Charles H. & Bertha L. Boothroyd Foundation
Chicago Community Trust
Circle of Service Foundation
Cisco Foundation
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Crown Family Philanthropies
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Elaine and Donald Levinson Foundation
Ernsteen Family Foundation
ExxonMobil Foundation
Francis Field Youth Foundation
Francis L. Lederer Foundation
Frank W. Holas Foundation
FT Cares Foundation
Frederika Meyer Charitable Trust
Gassin Family Foundation
GE Foundation
George and June Block Family Foundation
Gerald J. & Carolyn C. Kostelny Charitable….Foundation
Gertrude B. Nielsen Charitable Trust
Gilford-Atkins Families Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Glen and Wendy Miller Family Foundation
Hansen-Furnas Foundation, Inc.
Hildner Foundation
Itw Foundation
Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation
James H. & Helen S. Knippen Foundation
James & Minerva Weiss Foundation
JEMP-D Foundation
Joachim & Vicki Peters Foundation
Korth Family Foundation
Lake Family Foundation
LeadingAge Illinois Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

LPL Financial Charitable Foundation
MacQuarie Group Foundation
Mankwitz Family Foundation
Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family….Foundation
Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation
Mead Johnson Foundation
MeadWestvaco Foundation
Mondelez International Foundation
Napleton Family Foundation
National Christian Foundation
Oberheide Family Foundation
Orange Krush Foundation
Parker Kemp Foundation
Pepsico Foundation
PricewaterhouseCoopers Charitable….Foundation
Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation
Shell Oil Company Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Silicon Valley Foundation Pepsico
Special Leisure Services Foundation
Stockton Charitable Foundation
Subaru of America Foundation
Sumitomo Corporation of America Foundation
The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota….County
The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation
The Elizabeth Levine Foundation, Inc.
The Horner Family Foundation
The John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc.
The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation
The John Buck Company Foundation
The John E. and Jeanne T. Hughes….Foundation
The Prudential Foundation
The Reichert Foundation
The Rossman Family Foundation
The Sidley Austin Foundation
The Siragusa Foundation
The Wagner Foundation
Thomas & Christina Grusecki Foundation
U.S. Bank Foundation
Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation
Warren County Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation

*Foundations listed include those who donated in the fiscal year 2015; respecting the decision of those who wish to keep their gifts anonymous. We apologize for any oversights. Please contact mdiverde@alz.org with needed updates.

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