We are a group of strong willed, adventurous, and altruistic individuals called “the Regulars”. We have officially begun to mount what may very well become the grandest, most physically demanding, and exciting campaign to get the word out, and promote the need for two cures. Our plan is for "the Regulars" to climb 10 mountains in 10 years and by virtue of our efforts, we will raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease & Parkinson's disease and hope to raise the funds needed to research for their cures.
In 2006 we began our epic in France on the highest peak in continental Europe Mont Blanc. Collectively our route around the globe from Mont Blanc to Everest 2015 will be named "A Trail called Hope". Our expeditions will be in honor of the millions of families who have been directly impacted by these diseases, the caregivers who provide services to those affected, and those who diligently battle to find a cure. A victory in reaching these summits is symbolic of overcoming the many challenging milestones in medical research and funding needed to find the cause and a cure for Parkinson's disease & Alzheimer's disease.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, "an estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease." Unless a cure is found, "by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million." None of these figures account for people affected in other countries. There is no cure.
In September 2006 a film production company from California began filming a documentary following “the Regulars”, and document achievements made in research and care. Essentially it will become a decade long portrait of the universal efforts made in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
We invite you to follow us, watch us, support the cause, and join us over the course of the next decade.
There is strength in numbers. Together "Regular" people can make a difference.
