ALZEIMERS - NARFE, 2009
Since 1985, NARFE members have played a major role in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.  United with the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (commonly known as the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org), NARFE members have donated $7,611,207 for research as of August 31, 2008.  In August 1999, NARFE signed an agreement with the Alzheimer's Association for NARFE members to raid $5,000,000 for research by 2005.  That goal was achieved early, and then NARFE's goal was to raise $7 million by the year 2007, then $8 million by 2008.  NARFE members can be proud of the fact that those goals were achieved, but the battle is not over.  The new goal is $9 million by 2011.  Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, need to strive for more funds and volunteer support for Alzheimer's research, institutional care, and family assistance.