Cure Alzheimer's Fund: Targeting Breakthrough Research

Alan Arnette is headed back to the mountains, this time planning to climb the highest peak on each continent while raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research. We first introduced you to Alan Arnette back in 2007 when he embarked upon an adventure he called “The Road Back to Mount Everest: Memories are Everything.” He spent the yearlong journey climbing 5 of the world’s highest mountains to raise money for Cure Alzheimer’s Fund -- and we couldn’t be more thankful!

Many thanks to all who competed in the third annual Hay Harbor Tennis Tournament, and a special thanks to Diana Fiske for her organizational work and to the Hay Harbor Tennis Club.

Maria Pugliese is running the Buenos Aires marathon October 11 in support of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. “My grandmother suffers from the disease and every day is a challenge for her and those around her,” Maria says. “As genetics plays a key role in the disease, it is likely that this will continue to affect my family.

Students at the College of New Jersey got more than candy for Halloween. Dressed in their costumes, the Psychology club raised over $1500 for Cure Alzheimer’s Fund to support breakthrough research to find a cure. Sweta Shah, a psychology major from Toms River, NJ explained; “The Psych club decided to support Alzheimer's research as a community service type activity, which we have never done before.

Alan Arnette began this journey, his Road Back to Everest: Memories are Everything Campaign in June 2007 with a climb on Denali in Alaska. His adventures are more then just mountaineering excursions as this quest also involves trying to raise $100,000 for Alzheimer’s disease research.

Jessica Lavorgna, age 11, from Tewksbury, NJ is raising money for Cure Alzheimer’s Fund for her 6th grade class project.