After many years of tests, misdiagnoses and frustration, Kathy Murray, a mother of two, learned she had younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2009. She was just 56 years old. Read Kathy’s inspiring story.

Today Kathy is a member of our national Early-Stage Advisory Group, a council that helps the Alzheimer’s Association^® to provide appropriate services for people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s, raise awareness about early-stage issues and advocate with legislators to increase funding for research and support programs. Kathy has joined forces with the Association to fight for a better future for her children and grandchildren.

Celebrate a Mom Today

If a mother you love has Alzheimer’s or is caring for someone who does, this Mother’s Day, May 13, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate her and the special relationship you have together:

• Donate: Honor her with a tribute or memorial gift to the Alzheimer’s Association.
• Create a Web page in her honor: Use our online tribute tool to share her story with family and friends. Through your own special site, others can share their memories and make online gifts to help support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Kathy recently compared Alzheimer’s and motherhood: “They’re not always smooth journeys — you pray for your family that in the face of all of the uncertainties, the joys will outweigh all the trials.”

Please take a moment today to honor the journeys of a special mother in your life.

Many thanks,

Angela Geiger
Chief Strategy Officer