Alzheimer’s Association VOICE the VISION Rally raises funds to support those with Alzheimer’s disease

Nine out of ten Americans who know someone with Alzheimer's are concerned that they or someone they know will one day develop Alzheimer's disease. On Thursday, January 26, 2012 more than 65 leaders used their voice to act on this concern. Volunteers participated in the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter VOICE the VISION Rally, held at KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA FOX 28 studios in Cedar Rapids and virtually throughout the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter territory. Callers raised over $20,000 the day of the event and collected pledges that brought the event total to $40,000. The proceeds from the event support the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness, advance critical research, provide care and support, and advocate for those affected by the disease.

"We are extremely grateful to KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA FOX 28 for their continued partnership and support of the VOICE the VISION Rally," said Paige Knebel, Event Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter. "The event coverage allows us to educate viewers about the disease and why we need to be concerned. Too many of America's baby boomers will spend their retirement years either with Alzheimer's disease or caring for someone who has this heartbreaking disease. Efforts to raise awareness and funds are more important now than ever."

We would like to thank all of the Alzheimer's Association VOICE the VISION

Rally sponsors. Our Presenting sponsor is KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA FOX 28. Our radio sponsors are 104.5 KDAT, KCJJ AM 600 and 93.5 The Mix. For more information, visit

www.alz.org/eci.