The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Maryland held its annual fundraising gala, the 2013 Memory Ball, at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore on April 13th. This year’s theme was “Dancing Stars,” featuring several prominent local personalities who performed a ballroom or Latin-style dance – à la ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” – each competing to raise the most “votes” for their evening. At one dollar per vote, the dancers raised more than $338,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association!

Mary Pat Seurkamp, president emerita of Notre Dame of Maryland University, was among the community leaders who generously volunteered to be “Dancing Stars” at the event. The MurthyNAYAK Foundation was delighted to be among Ms. Seurkamp’s sponsors, helping her to raise nearly $20,000 for our local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which attacks the brain and leads to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s not only affects the estimated 5.4 million people in the United States who have the disease, but some 15 million more Americans who are their caregivers. Although medication is available to palliate the symptoms, there still is no way to prevent, cure, or even slow the progression of Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Maryland helps Alzheimer’s patients and their families to find appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care to deal with this devastating illness. We are proud to support this important work, and we congratulate our good friend, Mary Pat Seurkamp, for her grace on the dance floor and her success in helping a very good cause!

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