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.
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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.
Dr. Sterling Johnson addresses impact of potential cuts to NIH funding at news conference
On March 6, Sterling Johnson, PhD, participated in a news conference to discuss the importance of federally funded Alzheimer’s disease research at UW–Madison and its impact on people throughout Wisconsin and nationwide.
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.
Winter 2024/25 News for Memorable Friends
Dive into the winter 2024/25 edition of the IEA’s News for Memorable Friends e-newsletter to learn about the latest in Alzheimer’s disease research updates, upcoming events, helpful resources and much more.
UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s drops the puck on fundraising campaign with Badgers hockey teams, iHeart Media
From now until the end of the Badger Hockey season, a group of generous donors will match every dollar donated to this campaign up to $20,000 in support of the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Greatest Needs Fund.
Volunteers begin brain scans at UW–Madison for nationwide Alzheimer’s disease study
Research participants have begun volunteering for brain scans at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for a national study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias called Clarity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Through Imaging, or CLARiTI.
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.