CURE ALZHEIMER’S FUND RECEIVES $338,384 DONATION FROM TARA MANUFACTURING

Posted November 4, 2024


100% of proceeds from pool liner sales to fund Alzheimer’s disease research


Cure Alzheimer’s Fund  received a significant donation from Tara Manufacturing, a leading innovator in pool and outdoor products. The largest in its history to a non-profit, the $338,384.01 donation represents 100% of proceeds from the sales of Tara’s Celestial Skies pattern, a unique product designed to support Alzheimer’s research and honor the company’s founder, Marshall Richardson.

“Celestials Skies is truly a pattern with a purpose,” said Meg Smith, CEO of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. “To the entire Tara team, i2M and your community of distributors and customers, thank you for choosing CureAlz. We are honored and immensely grateful to be the recipient of your philanthropy and inspired by your commitment to raising awareness in your community and industry. Your generosity will truly make a difference.”

The Celestial Skies pattern was launched in celebration of Tara’s 40th anniversary, embodying the company’s commitment to giving back to the community and inspired by founder Marshall Richardson’s values of innovation and charity.

“We are incredibly proud of the Celestial Skies initiative and what it has accomplished in support of Alzheimer’s research,” said Tara Furlough, CEO of Tara Manufacturing. “The dedication of our employees, partners, and customers has made this donation possible, and we’re honored to play a part in helping find a cure.”

 “This partnership has shown the power of collaboration between businesses to support a meaningful cause,” said Alex Grover, CEO of i2M, the supplier of the Celestial Skies material. Grover presented an additional $5,000 donation raised by i2M in support of the cause. “We are grateful to have worked with Tara Manufacturing on this project, and it’s inspiring to see the positive impact we’ve been able to make together.”

About Tara Manufacturing

Tara Manufacturing, is a leading innovator in pool and outdoor products. Founded in 1984, Tara Manufacturing is a second-generation family-owned business based in Owen’s Cross Roads, Alabama. Specializing in high-quality pool liners, safety covers, sun shades and custom fabrications, Tara is committed to innovation, excellence and community support.

About i2M

I2M is a leading manufacturer of specialized materials serving a variety of industries, including pool liners and outdoor products, based in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Known for its innovation and quality, i2M is dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on communities.