Daughters Against Alzheimer's

This year, we held our most epic Battle for the Brain yet, raising over $1.24MM for Alzheimer’s research! With the help of our sponsors, performers, volunteers and donors, we far surpassed our goal, even before the show began!

Our sixth annual saw 11 incredible performances, hosted a fantastic panel of judges, including Dallas Austin, Kaedy Kiely, Stacey Leebern, Julie Moran and Monica Kaufman Pearson, a generous collection of auction items and experiences and so much more.

We will never forget February 2, 2023 and we’re already planning for 2024! Together, we’re going to !

TOMORROW IS SHOWTIME 🎤 We're so excited to offer our friends and family a way to join the fun even from afar! Starting at 7:30p, tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, tune in from the comfort of home, or wherever you may be, with our FREE LIVE LINK! Click the link below watch and share this link with your friends and family, too. Together, we will battle it out and forever!

https://battleforthebrain.org/live
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Hot off the press, Atlanta Intown and Worth Knowing Atlanta, thank you for this wonderful piece. The hope is in the research, and together, we can forget ALZ forever!

Tickets still on sale for the sixth annual Battle for the Brain, we'll see you there!

Worth Knowing: Daughters Against Alzheimer's to host Battle for the Brain on Feb. 2 - Rough Draft Atlanta According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common but fatal form of dementia caused by damage to nerve cells in the brain. Over 11 million unpaid people are caring for them. The sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the on...

Neighbor Newspapers recently released an incredible feature on our organization and our upcoming Battle for the Brain. Check it out!

Belt it out for Alzheimer's at the 6th annual Battle for the Brain The sixth annual Battle for the Brain, the lip sync competition that raises funds for Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, will take place Feb. 2, 2023, at the Coca-Cola

READY, SET, BID! OUR SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE! Bid online through January 29, with a few “Super Silent” items closing at our Battle for the Brain event on February 2. Check out the link below for an opportunity to bid on vacation homes, jewelry, art, sporting events, spa, culinary experiences and more! 💜⁠

https://one.bidpal.net/battle23/browse/all
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The first week of 2023 is almost behind us, and, in front of us, is the chance to establish healthy habits for ourselves and those around us. Studies have shown that following a healthy diet, getting ample sleep and daily exercise may lead to improved brain health 💜⁠.⁠
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BREAKING ✨Leqembi (lecanemab) was approved through the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway, which grants earlier approval to drugs that treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need.

This is a milestone achievement for people eligible for the treatment, their families and the research community. Read our full statement at the link in our bio. Together, we can forever 💜.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-alzheimers-drug-approved-by-fda-promises-to-slow-disease-11673032312

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2022, you were an incredible year and brought some major developments to the world of Alzheimer's and our mission to forget it. On a personal level, we continue to praise those who support our missions. To our teams, volunteers, crew, sponsors and patrons, friends, family and audiences, thank you, and cheers to an even bigger 2023 ✨⁠ ⁠
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An interesting new read from The Washington Post takes a deeper dive, 'Is it Alzheimer’s? Families want to know, and blood tests may offer answers.'⁠
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'Simple blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease, long coveted by doctors and researchers, have hit the market, representing a potentially powerful tool to help diagnose the devastating memory-robbing illness, which afflicts 6.5 million Americans. The tests detect tiny amounts of abnormal proteins in the blood, including a sticky version called amyloid beta, to determine whether the pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s are present in the brain.'⁠
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We'd like to extend a huge welcome back and thank you to Brand Properties, one of our Partner Level Sponsors for our upcoming Battle for the Brain event!⁠
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Led by some of the Southeast’s most seasoned real estate professionals, the Brand Leadership Team is dedicated to bringing innovative and vital thinking to the real estate investment process. ⁠
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Thank you for all you do!⁠
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For Chris Hemworth, finding out that he carries two copies of the gene APOE4 was a chance to reflect, to learn and to take action. The hope is in the research, and to date, the research is working overtime to help us identify Alzheimer's early.⁠ ⁠
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Read this interview linked, and if you're interested in learning more about Alzheimer's and our mission to , visit our website.⁠

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/11/chris-hemsworth-exclusive-interview-alzheimers-limitless
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Put your hands together and join us in welcoming back Metro Green Recycling as one of our Pioneer Sponsors 💜⁠.⁠
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Metro Green Recycling, founded by Mitch Stephens, has been a long supporter of Battle for the Brain and is dedicated to preserving the environment by promoting beneficial and cost-effective recycling means for our community.⁠
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Thank you for all you do!⁠
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The experimental drug lecanemab shows “potential” as an Alzheimer’s disease treatment and works by binding to amyloid beta, a hallmark of the degenerative brain disorder.⁠
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Positive preliminary results of lecanemab show it slowed cognitive and functional decline by 27 percent in Biogen and Eisai’s Phase 3 trial. ⁠
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Says Dr. Richard Isaacson, adjunct associate professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine, “This trial proves that Alzheimer’s disease can be treated,” he said. “I hope we will start to see a reversal in the chronic underfunding of dementia research. I look forward to a future where we treat this and other neurodegenerative diseases with a battery of medications adapted to the individual needs of our patients.” CNN Health, November 30, 2022.⁠
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Read more about our efforts and mission to support research in our link in bio 💜⁠ ⁠
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We are so excited to be invited as special guests of Skin IQ at Andrews Square Holiday Party, happening Thursday, December 1 from 4-7p ✨

Local businesses are raffling almost $10k in gifts, and there is a chance to win two general admission tickets to our epic event in February, the sixth annual Battle for the Brain! Stay tuned for more and join us this Thursday for some festive fun 🎄

This year, we're thankful for every doctor, guest, judge, volunteer, crew member, sponsor, partner, vendor, team and our families and friends who continue to help forever. We wouldn't be where we are today without you 💜 From our families to you and yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Join us in welcoming Ryder, for another year, as one of our Pioneer Sponsors and incredible performance teams! 💜⁠
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Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.⁠
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Welcome back, 💜 Returning as a partner for another year, we are beyond grateful for the support from this incredible team. Make your calendars, our sixth annual Battle for the Brain event will be held on February 2, 2023 at the Coca-Cola Roxy 🎤⁠ Tickets on sale -- visit our website to purchase!

https://battleforthebrain.org/

The NIA recently released a new video on biomarkers, explaining how they help to diagnose dementia.⁠
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What's a biomarker? Biomarkers are measurable indicators of what’s happening in your body. They can be found in blood, other body fluids, organs and tissues and can be used to track healthy processes, disease progression or even responses to a medication.⁠
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Blood-based biomarker tests are becoming more broadly available to aid in screening people for Alzheimer's and related dementias years before symptoms begin.⁠ Early diagnosis is important for early treatment! ⁠
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The HOPE is in the research 💜

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Heading into the weekend feeling encouraged inspired by the work of our favorite long-time supporter and friend, 🐶 Go Dawgs!⁠
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TICKETS ARE LIVE! Our sixth annual Battle for the Brain, hosted by , will take place on Thursday, February 2 🎤⁠Available now, general admission, VIP and Patron tickets are on sale by visiting our link in bio. ⁠
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For those that may be new to our mission, welcome 💜 Battle for the Brain is an annual lip-sync competition featuring many of Atlanta’s leading companies, artists, athletes and entertainers who take the stage to fight Alzheimer’s! ⁠This event is our largest and most successful fundraiser, and we come together to honor loved ones who have fought or are still fighting Alzheimer’s and dementia.⁠
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With a goal of raising $10 million for research by the year 2025, we are on track to succeed while creating an opportunity to have some fun. Together, we can win this battle and forever.⁠⁠
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We welcome you, invite you to join us and look forward to seeing you in February!⁠
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The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders will take the stage to fight Alzheimer’s once again on Thursday, February 2 💜 May the battle begin!⁠ ⁠Rise up!

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We are a community of individuals dedicated to supporting research for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Together, we can win this battle and forever. 💜⁠

To learn more about our mission, visit our website:

https://www.daughtersagainstalz.org/
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Happening this spooky season, one of our fantastic teams, RCG Ventures, invites you to join the fun for a great cause! On Thursday, October 27 from 4-6p at One Buckhead Plaza, experience all the fun, games, prizes and more while supporting Daughters Against Alzheimers and Battle for the Brain 🍭💜

To purchase your ticket, follow the link below to make a $20 donation through through the RCG team page.⁠

https://p2p.onecause.com/2023b4b/rcg2023

As we gear up for our Battle for the Brain event, we're taking a moment to spotlight our founders, Susan Watson and Michelle Rooks.

These incredible leaders formed the non-profit, Daughters Against Alzheimer’s, and launched their signature event, Battle for the Brain – a lip sync competition, in the fall of 2017.

With a goal of raising $10 Million for research toward AD by the year 2025, we are on track to succeed all while creating an opportunity to have some fun, help remove the stigma often associated with AD, and create an unprecedented awareness of the reality our society faces in the years to come.

We are confident that this awareness will help bring the funds necessary to find prevention and effective treatment for millions of people. Together, we will all make a difference.

The hope is in the research 💜

https://www.daughtersagainstalz.org/founders

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, February 2 🎤

Officially four months out from our favorite event, Battle for the Brain is an annual lip-sync competition featuring many of Atlanta’s leading companies, artists, athletes and entertainers who take the stage to fight Alzheimer’s! ⁠Hosted by , our largest and most successful fundraiser, we come together to honor loved ones who have fought or are still fighting Alzheimer’s and dementia.⁠

With a goal of raising $10 million for research by the year 2025, is on track to succeed while creating an opportunity to have some fun. Together, we can win this battle and forever.⁠⁠ Follow along and stay tuned for details!⁠

https://battleforthebrain.org/
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Swipe for some of our favorite memories from our annual Battle for the Brain launch party 💜 This year, we celebrated at Corso Atlanta with returning supporters and new friendly faces, door prizes and so much more!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and if you're interested in getting involved, visit our website!

https://battleforthebrain.org/

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An exciting development about a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease! This week, initial clinical trial results were announced for a drug called Lecanamab, tested in individuals living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The results showed that this treatment significantly reduces clinical decline from the disease.⁠ ⁠

The hope is in the research 💜 With a goal of raising $10 million for research by the year 2025, is on track to succeed all while creating an opportunity to have some fun.⁠ ⁠Together, we can win this battle and forever.⁠⁠ ⁠

https://battleforthebrain.org/

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Introducing , GBC, one of our incredile Pioneer Level Sponsors, supporting our mission to forever and joining the fun at our 6th annual Battle for the Brain event on February 2, 2023 at the Coca-Cola Roxy 🎤

GBC is a company that invests the time it takes to do things the right way. A company that lives and prospers by its values of service, expertise and relationships. A company that has taken the best of banking, built a team aligned around those goals and is on a mission to deliver that relationship-based value to Georgia businesses.

We're honored to have you!

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The hope is in the research 💜 Alzheimer’s connects us all, and we are convinced that we can use these connections to make a difference! Visit our website to learn more.

https://www.daughtersagainstalz.org/

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