Have you ever wanted to ride your bike on Lake Shore Drive? Then join us for the “MB Financial Bike the Drive” event on Sunday, May 27. Each ALZ Stars team member will receive a technical T-shirt to wear training and on race day. We will provide you with a training plan, fundraising guidance and, most importantly, the camaraderie of a team that is participating to achieve the same vision–a world without Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll celebrate our progress and share our enthusiasm at the pre-race pasta dinner. On race day, enjoy exclusive access to the ALZ Stars tent and amenities.

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The Alzheimer’s Association®, Greater Illinois Chapter is partnering with Representative Will Davis (30th District) and Representative Thaddeus Jones (29th District) to bring you the “Meeting of the Minds”! This is a candid community-wide conversation about normal memory changes as well as the signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Representatives Davis and Jones will also give a brief wrap-up of the state of health care in Illinois and share information on legislation focused on Alzheimer’s disease. This is your chance to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. For more information contact Jennifer.Belkov@alz.org or call 847.933.2413.

Rally to Remember has advocates imagining a hopeful future

Hundreds of dedicated Alzheimer’s advocates gathered for the Rally to Remember, an event honoring people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and everyone affected by the disease. Speakers included caregiver Gee Gerke (left) and former U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.), who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s earlier this year, and his wife Stephene.
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Keynote speaker Frank Luntz inspires, informs advocates

Frank Luntz, Ph.D., one of the nation’s most honored political commentators and pollsters, gave the Forum’s keynote address, offering attendees tips on how to speak to elected officials and gain support for Alzheimer’s-related legislation. His advice: “Don’t accept no for an answer.”
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Sebelius confirms Obama administration’s commitment to Alzheimer’s

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius addressed more than 700 Alzheimer’s advocates on the Obama administration’s commitment to the development of the first-ever National Alzheimer’s Plan, scheduled for release on May 10. Sebelius said the administration is in the fight against Alzheimer’s “for the long haul.”
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