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May 31, 2019

Thirteenth Connoisseur’s Dinner Recognizes Core Funders of Its Diagnostics Accelerator

The ADDF celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Diagnostics Accelerator initiative and its core funders at the ADDF's annual gala.

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May 2, 2019

T.J. Oshie and Dr. Michela Gallagher Honored at Ninth Annual Great Ladies Luncheon

Hosted by Lindsay Czarniak, the Ninth Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show honored T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals and Dr. Michela Gallagher, founder and CEO of AgeneBio.

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April 15, 2019

Second Memories Matter Benefit Raises Over $1 Million for Alzheimer’s Drug Research

On April 9, the ADDF celebrated its second annual Memories Matter benefit event, which raised over $1 million.

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May 7, 2018

Fabrizio Freda and The Estée Lauder Companies Honored at Connoisseur’s Dinner

Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies, was honored at our Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner in New York City. The event raised $2.6 million for Alzheimer’s research.

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April 24, 2018

Longtime Partner Neiman Marcus Honored at Great Ladies Luncheon, Hosted by Wolf Blitzer

On Wednesday, April 18, the ADDF raised over $650,000 for innovative research at our Eighth Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show.

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April 12, 2018

Inaugural Memories Matter Benefit Raises $1.2 Million for Alzheimer’s Drug Research

Our inaugural Memories Matter benefit raised $1.2 million for Alzheimer's drug research.

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March 16, 2018

Kim Campbell Honored at Premiere Women’s Luncheon in Palm Beach, Hosted by Jane Seymour

On Tuesday, March 13, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) honored Kim Campbell for her charitable work at our Premiere Women’s Luncheon at Club Colette in Palm Beach.

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February 20, 2018

ADDF Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2018 New York City Marathon

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is once again an Official Charity Partner of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 4, 2018. 

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October 30, 2017

Sharon Sager of UBS Honored for Support of Alzheimer’s Research

Sharon Sager from UBS received The Charles Evans Award at our Eighth Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon. The event raised over $1.2 million.

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August 30, 2017

Stealing Memories

Jeanette Arahood explains how her patients inspired her to join our TCS New York City Marathon team.

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May 11, 2017

Tad Smith & Sotheby’s Honored at Connoisseur’s Dinner

11th annual gala raises $2.5 million for lifesaving Alzheimer's treatments

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April 27, 2017

Author Sally Quinn Honored at Our Great Ladies Luncheon, Hosted by Judy Woodruff

We raised over $350,000 for life-saving research at our Seventh Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show in Washington, DC, which honored author Sally for her work in the fight against Alzheimer's.

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February 3, 2017

ADDF An Official Charity Partner of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon

We have been chosen as Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon for the third year. The race will take place on Sunday, November 5, 2017.

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November 15, 2016

Donald Newhouse Honored for His Efforts to End a Rare Form of Dementia

On November 14, Donald Newhouse received The Charles Evans Award from the ADDF at our Seventh Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon at The Pierre in New York City. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Symposium & Luncheon raised nearly $1 million for drug discovery research.

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September 7, 2016

My Marathon Journey with the ADDF

Ernest Scheyder, a returning member of our TCS NYC Marathon team, shares why he is running for Alzheimer’s research and how you can help our dedicated runners.

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April 29, 2016

Ronald S. Lauder Honored at Connoisseur’s Dinner

Annual Gala Raised over $3.25 million for Alzheimer’s Treatments

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April 14, 2016

Trish and George Vradenburg Honored at Great Ladies Luncheon, Hosted by Chris Wallace

Sixth Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show most successful in event's history

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March 9, 2016

ADDF Again Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon

For the second year in a row, the ADDF has been chosen as an Official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. The race will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

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November 10, 2015

Margaret and Daniel Loeb Honored at Our Sixth Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon

On November 9, Margaret and Daniel Loeb received The Charles Evans Award at our Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon, which raised more than $1 million.

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October 8, 2015

Allison Johnson: A Runner’s Story

Allison Johnson, a member of our TCS New York City Marathon team, shares why she's running to cure Alzheimer's.

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August 6, 2015

Carmel Valley, California Winery Launches Two New Wines to Benefit the ADDF

Jarman Wines, a winery in Carmel Valley, will introduce two premium varietals to benefit the ADDF and to honor the matriarch of the family whose name graces the wines created for her.

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May 4, 2015

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Connoisseur’s Dinner Raises $2.8 Million

On April 27, 2015, Susan Stroman hosted the ADDF's Ninth Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner, which raised more than $2.8 million for Alzheimer's drug discovery and development.

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April 17, 2015

Diane Rehm Hosts 2015 Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show

Renowned journalist and NPR host Diane Rehm spoke about the need to increase support for drug discovery for Alzheimer's at the ADDF's Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show.

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March 3, 2015

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation an Official Charity Partner of 2015 TCS New York City Marathon

The ADDF is pleased to announce that it is an Official Charity Partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon.

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November 4, 2014

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Honors B. Smith at Fifth Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon

Former model and restaurateur B. Smith was honored by the ADDF at its Fifth Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon for raising public awareness and critical funds to combat Alzheimer's disease.