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The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in

Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease

through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the

promotion of brain health.

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

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THE END OF ALZHEIMER’SSTARTS WITH YOUR

company.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC.

• More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s — a number that’s projected to triple by 2050.

• Dementia is the most expensive disease in the United States, costing more to American society than heart disease or cancer, according to a study published in the The New England Journal of Medicine.

ALZHEIMER’S AFFECTS US AT HOME AND AT WORK.

AT LEAST

44PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

MILLION ARE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

START A COMPANY TEAM.As a corporate leader, we need your help to rally your company

and community around the Alzheimer’s cause.

• Visitalz.org/walktofindaWalkandsignupasacompany

Team Captain.

• Selectateamname.Makesuretoincludeyourcompany/

organizationinthenamesowecanrecognizeyoursuccess.

• LookforyourcompanynameinourTeamCompanydrop-down

menu or write it in.

YOU HAVE THE SKILLS. WE HAVE THE TOOLS. Onceyouregister,you’llhaveaccesstotheonlineWalktoEnd

Alzheimer’sParticipantCenter—aportalfullofresourcestohelpyou:

• Encouragecolleaguestojoinyourcompanyteam.

• Expandyourteamtoincludefriends,familyandother

community members.

• Askotherstosupportyoureffortsbydonatingtoyourteam.

• Holdafundraisingeventinyouroffice,likeCasualforaCauseor

Purple with a Purpose.

• Offerincentivestoencourageparticipationandpromotefriendly

fundraisingcompetition.

• Implementdepartmentalchallengesthatcreatecamaraderie.

• Explorewaystomaximizeyourfundraising,includingmatchinggiftorsimilarworkplaceprograms.

Visitmatchinggifts.com/walktoseeifyourcompanyparticipates.

• GetfurtherinvolvedbyvolunteeringforyourWalkPlanningCommitteeorotheropportunitieswith

the Alzheimer’s Association®.

85% OF CARE PROVIDED AT HOME IS DELIVERED BY FAMILY CAREGIVERS 75% OF CAREGIVERS REPORTED BEING EMPLOYED

FULL- OR PART-TIME AT ANY TIME SINCE ASSUMING CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES 54% OF EMPLOYED CAREGIVERS HAD TO GO IN

LATE, LEAVE EARLY OR TAKE TIME OFF DUE TO CAREGIVER DEMANDS

STRENGTHEN YOUR COMPANY AS YOU ADVANCE THE FIGHT AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S.

ParticipationintheAlzheimer’sAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimer’s®—theworld’slargesteventtoraiseawarenessandfundsforAlzheimer’s—providesopportunitiesforemployeeandcompanygrowth.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:• BuildrelationshipsandhavefunwithcolleaguesasyouworktogethertoendAlzheimer’s.

• Refineyourleadershipskillsasyoucreateateamthatwillhelpthemillionsofpeoplefacing thediseasecontinuetoreceivethequalitycareandsupporttheyneed.

• Achieveasenseofaccomplishmentbyraisingfundsthatwilladvancetheresearchthatwillultimatelyputanendtothenation’ssixth-leadingcauseofdeath.

COMPANY BENEFITS:• Increaseemployeeengagement,whichleadstohigheremployeeretentionandproductivity.

• Createapositivepresenceinthecommunity,attractingpotentialemployees,customers and partners.

• Besociallyresponsiblewhileshowingsupportfortheindividualsinyourorganizationaffectedbythe disease at home.

VisitourCorporateTeamssectionofalz.org/walk to learn more!

“In our commitment to building a better working world, Ernst & Young is honored to participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease affects our co-workers, families, friends and neighbors. We look forward to growing our relationship with the Alzheimer’s Association.”

- John Latham, Partner, Ernst & Young