Fitz’s on the Lake raises $5,803 for Alzheimer’s disease research at UW

Fitz’s On The Lake in Lodi, WI, brought the community together on March 16, 2025, for Fitz’s St. Patrick’s Alzheimer’s Fundraiser & Raffle, a heartfelt event dedicated to supporting Alzheimer’s disease research. Led by Mark and Bonnie Obois and their dedicated staff, the event raised an impressive $5,803 to benefit the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Dr. Bill Stork’s Journey to End Alzheimer’s: Minds Over Mountains

From June 23 to 29, Bill Stork, DVM, and supporters will bike from Telluride, Colorado, to ascend Pikes Peak in honor of his mother and to support Alzheimer’s disease research happening at UW–Madison. Stork and Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, recently appeared on “The Larry Meiller Show” on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) to discuss the advances being made by UW’s Alzheimer’s disease research program.

Updates about federal funding and UW Alzheimer’s disease research

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI) and the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) receive federal funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stay informed about federal funding changes that impact UW Alzheimer’s disease research programs.

Hackers & Slackers golf outing exceeds fundraising goal

The UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA) and hosts Brock and Teresa Ryan of the IEA Board of Visitors celebrate the remarkable success of their annual Hackers & Slackers golf outing. Held in July at Bishops Bay Country Club in Middleton, this year’s event raised an impressive $112,000, surpassing its fundraising goal. The funds will support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Research Fund, with a special dedication to Teresa’s mother.

IEA Innovation fund announces first round of funding in support of UW–Madison Alzheimer’s disease research programs

We are honored and excited to announce the awardees of the IEA Innovation Fund’s first funding cycle which was launched in 2023 to provide direct seed funding to Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI) and University of Wisconsin Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology PIs, staff and program teams.

2024 Shamrock Shuffle boosts Alzheimer’s research funding

On March 16, the Anchor Bay Bar and Grill in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, hosted its 2024 Shamrock Shuffle, raising $16,750 for the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA). Their commitment to the IEA not only helps advance scientific understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s but also brings hope to countless loved ones affected by this challenging condition.