THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOUR company

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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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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC.

AT LEAST

44 MILLION ARE LIVING WITH

PEOPLE WORLDWIDE DEMENTIA

? More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's -- anumber 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.

85% OFCAREPROVIDEDAT 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.

Participation in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's? -- the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's -- provides opportunities for employee and company growth.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

? Build relationships and have fun with colleagues as you work together to end Alzheimer's. ? Refine your leadership skills as you create a team that will help the millions of people facing

the disease continue to receive the quality care and support they need. ? Achieve a sense of accomplishment by raising funds that will advance the research that will

ultimately put an end to the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

? Increase employee engagement, which leads to higher employee retention and productivity. ? Create a positive presence in the community, attracting potential employees, customers

and partners. ? Be socially responsible while showing support for the individuals in your organization affected by

the disease at home.

START A COMPANY TEAM.

As a corporate leader, we need your help to rally your company and community around the Alzheimer's cause.

? Visit walk to find a Walk and sign up as a company Team Captain.

? Select a team name. Make sure to include your company/ organization in the name so we can recognize your success.

? Look for your company name in our Team Company drop-down menu or write it in.

YOU HAVE THE SKILLS. WE HAVE THE TOOLS.

Once you register, you'll have access to the online Walk to End Alzheimer's Participant Center -- a portal full of resources to help you:

? Encourage colleagues to join your company team.

? Expand your team to include friends, family and other community members.

? Ask others to support your efforts by donating to your team.

? Hold a fundraising event in your office, like Casual for a Cause or Purple with a Purpose.

? Offer incentives to encourage participation and promote friendly fundraising competition.

Visit our Corporate Teams section of walk to learn more!

? Implement departmental challenges that create camaraderie.

? Explore ways to maximize your fundraising, including matching gift or similar workplace programs. Visit walk to see if your company participates.

? Get further involved by volunteering for your Walk Planning Committee or other opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association?.

"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

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