Inspirational Stories

Tell Us Your Story

Do you or a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer’s Disease Research (ADR) is looking for the true-life stories of real people who need this research to go forward.

Your story, along with any photos you provide, may be included in a print publication or on our website as part of our public outreach effort. We want to spread the word about the continued need for Alzheimer’s disease research aimed at finding a cure. We plan to release these stories to journalists nationwide to help bring public attention to this vital issue, and to the human faces behind all the talk. ADR may also ask you to participate in one of our nationwide Public Service Advertisements. Your participation is strictly voluntary, and no financial compensation will be offered.

Your story is important. Don’t let it go untold!

Alzheimer's Personal Information Form

1. Print the Personal Information Form (PDF, 1 page) and fill it out in its entirety, so that we will know how to contact you.
2. Also, print and sign the Release Form (PDF, 1 page) giving Alzheimer’s Disease Research permission to use your story and any photographs that you submit.
3. Write your story in 2,000 words or less (that’s no more than 3 single-spaced pages). One page is usually sufficient. Include information about your (or your loved one’s) diagnosis, the course of the disease, what day-to-day life is like living with the condition, and what you can expect from the future. Tell us how your life has changed since the onset of the condition.
4. Include 3 – 4 color photographs of yourself or your loved one that we have your permission to publish.
5. Mail the completed forms and photographs to:
   
   Alzheimer’s Disease Research
   Attn: Website Department
   22512 Gateway Center Drive
   Clarksburg, MD 20871

If you have already sent us your story or questions, we may contact you  to invite you to take part in this effort.

Last Reviewed On: 12/19/09