Greetings family, friends and colleagues,

Alzheimer's disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.

Currently, More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's.  By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.  It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

On a personal level, my mother and grandmother both suffered through the painful illness.  They passed within 2 years of each other and are resting peacefully together.  My mother deteriorated from Alzheimer’s and Dementia for 20 years before passing during the onset of COVID-19 in 2020.  She beamed with kindness and love up to her last day.

The ALZ Stars organization is the Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Headquarters based in Chicago, Illinois.  Alzheimer's Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  Their mission is to, The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

I will be supporting this charity organization by participating in the 2023 Chicago Marathon held on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

I challenge my family and friends to (1) research and educate themselves on this disease and (2) help the Alzheimer’s Association by donating to the cause through the above Donate button.

Thank you for joining the fight against Alzheimer’s disease!

Foo Hung