The Clifton Family

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Will Clifton, member emeritus of the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Board of Visitors, acted as a caregiver for his parents who both developed Alzheimer’s disease. His passion for preventing and ultimately curing Alzheimer’s disease has led him to develop collaborations in a number of areas. “If I’m going to be a part of true change across communities, I need to have a positive impact on the community as a whole, and focus on the ever-present disparities of who has access to care and who’s not having their needs met,” Will said.

Save the Date! Memories Matter Livestream

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Wednesday, October 20, 7 p.m. — Join us online for a panel discussion with Dr. Sanjay Asthana, Dr. Nathaniel Chin, Dr. Carey Gleason, Gina Green-Harris, Dr. Cynthia Carlsson and Dr. Sterling Johnson, as they highlight some of the latest advancements happening at UW–Madison to help protect memories and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Aducanumab Q & A

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Experts from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health recently shared insight and answered audience questions about aducanumab (marketed as Aduhelm) via a Facebook Live presentation. Learn how this new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease targets amyloid protein buildup, possible side effects of taking the drug and the issue of equal representation in …

News for Memorable Friends

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Learn more about the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s from past editions of our enewsletter, Memorable Friends.

The Nordeen Family

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Much like the beginnings of their relationship, the life and story of UW-Madison alumni Kit and Buzz Nordeen is one of charm, play, hard work, and at times, struggle. The signs of memory loss first appeared when Kit was driving. She got lost and couldn’t remember her way home. Kit suffered from the most common type of Alzheimer’s disease, late-onset, an illness also suffered by Kit’s late mother and younger brother…

The Holland Family

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Learn about Lou Holland Sr.’s legacy and join the Holland family in advancing a cure through research, health equity and patient care through your support of the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can improve lives and build a future without Alzheimer’s disease.

Langdon Club Annual Social benefits UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s

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Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar generated at this year’s Langdon Club Annual Social will be matched and contributed directly to the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s. Event date: August 27, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Get complete event details and ticket information at: thelangdonclub.org

Thank you for helping us raise $78,168 during the AmFam Championship #MatchingChallenge

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Thanks to your generous contributions during the American Family Insurance Championship #MatchingChallenge, you helped raise $78,168 for the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s! Your support will directly fund treatment and prevention strategies, help people recognize symptoms, improve care and benefit researchers at University of Wisconsin–Madison seeking a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you.