Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Raises $1.2 Million at Seventh Annual Memories Matter Event at American Museum of Natural History

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) celebrated the Seventh Annual Memories Matter event, hosted at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. In a special evening of hope and optimism, the occasion brought together 500 people to celebrate and support groundbreaking research in Alzheimer’s disease.

The event raised $1.2 million, one hundred percent of which will go directly to support the ADDF’s mission to accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. The ADDF funds and advances the most promising research worldwide, playing a vital role in moving the needle closer to a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. 

Memories Matter co-founders Stephanie Ginsberg and Wendy Wilshin both spoke about their families’ journeys with Alzheimer’s and their work with the ADDF and celebrated the remarkable progress this event has made in the last seven years as it continues to grow each year.

Together, co-chairs Ginsburg and Wilshin shared their appreciation for the generous support they have received from friends, colleagues and families affected by Alzheimer’s. 

“It’s a moment of immense gratitude as we share that, together, over the past seven years we’ve raised more than seven million dollars. These funds have directly fueled promising research in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease,” said Wilshin.

Ginsberg added, “Our journey with Memories Matter has been remarkable. When we started the event, the landscape of Alzheimer’s research was quite different. Yet here we are today, witnessing and contributing to pioneering progress, where we now have disease-modifying drugs that are proven to work for the first time.”

“As we celebrate our achievements and the advancements in Alzheimer’s research, we also remember the personal stories that inspire our work. Together, we stand at the forefront of monumental progress, driven by hope, determination and the unwavering support of each one of you. It’s crucial we keep up the pace and continue to invest in research. We must see an end to Alzheimer’s in our lifetime,” said Wilshin.

Guests were gifted a bottle of Italy’s finest Filippo Berio olive oil, one of the premiere sponsors of the event, to promote the Mediterranean diet, which has been attributed to benefitting brain health. Additional sponsors included LifeWorx, Madison International Realty and Round Pond Wine.