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Dear Friends and Supporters;
ANOTE FROM RICHARD BIRNBAUM CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On behalf of my fellow board members, I am proud to share a review of our past five years and a glimpse into the future. Without the hard work and support of every person and organization included here, none of the impact contained in this report would be possible. In reviewing our list of almost 1,000 donors, many who have multi-year gifts, I was struck by the magnitude of your generosity. Many of you have been touched by Alzheimer’s and dementia and have joined our race for the cure. For that I am grateful.
Whatever your motivation, I know you have a choice in where and how to show your support for finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Rick Sharp challenged friends and family to find a cure believing the answer could be found with a forward-thinking cutting-edge mindset, great team, and technology-driven scientific research. Sound familiar? Think Crocs, CarMax and Circuit City.
Our team has worked hard under the banner of, “What would Rick do?” to fulfill his and Sherry’s goal of finding a cure. But we need your help!
We have been good stewards of your philanthropy, carefully vetting and funding the scientists and research projects that will ultimately impact curing this relentless disease. Rick Sharp Alzheimer’s Foundation has provided over $2 million to date in Alzheimer's research grants. Our board has approved an additional $400,000 in research funding for 2020.
Why give to the Rick Sharp Alzheimer’s Foundation:
• 100% of donations go directly to research. • We are driven by a sense of urgency in finding a cure. • Research, clinical trials, and breakthroughs still happen every day. • We cast a broad net when looking at projects and are not committed to any one hypothesis or institution. • Our venture capital mindset looks at projects that others may pass on as too early, unique, or risky. We believe in high risk and high reward with appropriate vetting and data-driven follow-up. • You too can gain access to some of the finest minds in neuroscience and treatment via our “Alzheimer’s Day in RVA” events.
On behalf of “Team Sharp” I wish to thank you for your continued support. I also want to thank our amazing volunteers for their hard work and extraordinary commitment.
