Dear Editor,
After losing my Mother to Alzheimer's disease 22 years ago, I decided I needed to help those going through the same thing. That's why I have been an advocate for the Alzheimer's Association for 7 years. Over the years, I feel that I've been able to make a real difference for families like mine who have been impacted by this disease - but I won't stop fighting until we find a cure!
By encouraging Congress to prioritize federal research funding and Alzheimer’s policies, we can make a real impact in the landscape of diagnosis and treatment. Thankfully, my Congressman is an incredible leader in our fight and has been behind us all the way! That's why I am calling on my Representative LaHood to yet again support an additional $318 million in Alzheimer's and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health, as well as the passage of the NAPA Reauthorization Act, Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act and BOLD Reauthorization Act.
Together, we can bring an end to this devastating disease. Until then, I'll continue to do my part in this fight and engage my Congressman Darin LaHood to keep investing in Alzheimer’s care, support and research! To learn more about the fight against Alzheimer’s, visit alzimpact.org.
Thank you, Michelene Koch