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National heath council: The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is terminate Alzheimer’s disease through research that is funded by money raised by the organization. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The Alzheimer’s Association strives to have global, national, and local level to strengthen care and support for those with Alzheimer’s. They are the ones who are constantly fighting for research, prevention, and care at a state and federal level. They are the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and want to find the cure. They achieve to manage their funds in a ethical and responsible manner.[1] Redheadchick46 (talk) 15:02, 17 October 2017 (UTC)
AlzIllinoisJuniorBoard The board was found in 2011 and works to raise awareness of Alzheimers and other dementias to people in their 20s and 30s. The people involved in the board are those who have been personally effected by Alzheimer’s or dementia in their lives. Members range between the ages of 21 to 40 and reside in the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. "The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is the leading volunteer health organization in Alzheimer’s disease care - serving 87 counties in Illinois, with offices in Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Joliet, Peoria, Quincy, Rockford and Springfield.” In 1979, nine Chicagoland families established that there wasn’t much care and support elements available for people with Alzheimers (these people found the Alzheimer’s Association). Last year, they increased funding by $400 million in the FY17 funding bill. They have invest over $375 million dollars into research projects and $12 to Illinois researchers. They serve nearly one million people in Illinois and 220,000 people with the disease.[2] Redheadchick46 (talk) 15:02, 17 October 2017 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Redheadchick46 (talk • contribs) 15:40, 3 October 2017 (UTC)