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Let me share with you what I got from Alzheimer's Association.


On to the House!

Dear Marie,

Great news! Last night, thanks to the tireless work of advocates like you, the United States Senate passed the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA). The bill now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives.

But there's no time to rest. Now more than ever, we need your help to keep NAPA moving. Make your voice heard. Pick up the phone right now and tell your member of Congress to pass NAPA.

Call Representative Franks at (202) 225-4576 today!

Please let us know how it went!

Tell them: Hello, this is [name] and I am a constituent from [town].

•As you may know, today the Senate passed the National Alzheimer's Project Act.
•This bill will:
•Create a strategic plan to overcome the Alzheimer's disease crisis,
•Coordinate federal efforts to improve Alzheimer-related care, services and research.
•Please ensure that the National Alzheimer's Project Act is brought up for a vote in the House during the lame duck session.
•Finally, I would like to personally request that the Representative vote YES on the National Alzheimer's Project Act (S. 3036) - which will take the first steps in the fight against Alzheimer's, but will not require any additional federal spending.
•On behalf of the Alzheimer community, thank you for your leadership. I look forward to hearing from the Representative regarding his/her vote on this critical bill.



We are so close to making this bill become a reality. Please send a message to Congress that Alzheimer's disease cannot be ignored.


Sincerely,

Robert Egge
Vice President of Public Policy
Alzheimer's Association

P.S.: Want to get more involved? The Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum is the perfect opportunity to share your story with your elected officials. Join us in Washington, D.C., May 15-17, 2011, to lend your voice in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Please visit www.alz.org/forum to learn more about how you can make a difference.



The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer 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.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
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