Why We Ride

90%

GOES TO RESEARCH

90% of the funds raised go toward the Association's efforts to discover methods of treatment and prevention for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

The Ride to End ALZ^® New England is a research restricted event, meaning 90% of every dollar you raise goes to directly advancing Alzheimer's and dementia research. Currently, the Association is investing $310 million in 950 active best-of-field projects in 48 countries, spanning six continents. Click on each box below to learn more.

Help increase awareness while driving your fundraising by sharing the Alzheimer's and dementia facts and figures as well as research information to demonstrate how donor dollars are making an impact.

Discovery Science

To accelerate advances in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, and more, the Association is increasing investments made through the world-class Alzheimer's Association International Research Grant Program. Recognizing the critical need for collaboration, the Association will continue building the Global Alzheimer's Association Interactive Network (GAAIN) — an innovative online “big data” platform — to give researchers free access to information.

EARLY DETECTION

The Association is working to provide physicians with the technology and tools they need to recognize Alzheimer's in patients quickly and differentiate it from normal aging — enabling more timely interventions and more effective disease management. A far-reaching study of the impact that early detection of Alzheimer's may have on hospital admissions, emergency room visits and health care costs could pave the way for insurers to start covering diagnostic PET scans.

TREATMENTS

To help bring Alzheimer's treatments to affected families sooner, the Association is investing in innovative drug trials designed to reduce the time it takes to go from lab to pharmacy. Inspired by the “drug cocktails” that have changed the course of cancer, heart disease and HIV-AIDS — saving countless lives — the Association is leading the charge to test combination therapies to treat Alzheimer's.

PREVENTION

More than one-third of all cases of dementia are estimated to be potentially preventable. To accelerate this field of study, the Association is funding and implementing U.S. POINTER, a two-year clinical trial that will evaluate whether lifestyle interventions that simultaneously address multiple risk factors — including physical exercise, nutrition, cognitive and social stimulation, and improved self-management of health — can prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Additional Research Resources:

For more information on the Alzheimer's Association research program please visit: alz.org/research

Download and share the 2023 Facts and Figures of Alzheimer's and dementia:
National, MA, NH, CT, ME, RI, VT

Care & Support:

With 90% of funds raised going to research, the remaining 10% support our full mission, which includes providing support to families affected by Alzheimer's disease and all other dementias.

Our education programs and support services connect you with peers and professionals to help you make the plans and adjustments necessary for your family. No one should face Alzheimer's alone. Browse helpful information and resources for those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

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RIDE WITH US!

Join us today and help give hope to the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, their 11 million caregivers, and the millions more who have lost a loved one to this disease.

90% GOES TO
RESEARCH

90% of the funds raised go toward the Association's efforts to discover methods of treatment and prevention for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Learn more