As we continue the race to a cure with his namesake foundation, we often ask ourselves, “What would Rick do?”

The goal of the Rick Sharp Alzheimer’s Foundation is simple: Cure this Disease. We are driven every day by this passion and challenged by the question, “What would Rick do?”

Whether it was cars, boats, or one of his successful business ventures, Rick was relentless in pursuing a goal. When he met Sherry Sharp in high school, he knew that he had met his partner for life and was laser-focused on marrying her. When diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, he channeled innovation and his dynamic spirit, participating and encouraging his family and team to look for a cure that would someday stop Alzheimer’s. Rick would say, “We’re not thinking big enough, go find a faster way to a cure.” Rick believed that with the right team anything could be accomplished. He knew his efforts would be too late for him but wanted to make a difference for his grandchildren, other families like his, and caregivers. Unfortunately, in 2014 Rick ran out of time leaving behind his loving wife and partner Sherry, two beloved daughters, and four cherished grandchildren.

Shortly after his death, Sherry joined the board of the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, establishing a relationship with the research engine that best aligned with our team’s values. With overwhelming support of a lifetime of friends and colleagues, in 2015 Sherry founded the Rick Sharp Alzheimer’s Foundation. Driven by her faith in God, her belief in the good nature of people, and the support of a growing donor base, we continue to gain momentum. If Rick were here today, he would be proud of our progress yet push us all to do more.

Since our founding, we have designated every dollar raised to research for effective treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Together with your support, we have donated over $2 million towards that goal. But there is much more work to be done.

Your support makes the difference. So ask yourself: “What would Rick do? What can I do?”