The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything is a year-long challenge by mountain climber and Alzheimer’s disease advocate Alan Arnette to scale the 7 Summits, the highest peaks on each continent. Alan climbs in memory of his mother, who passed away in 2009 from Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, with another person newly diagnosed every 70 seconds. It is estimated to affect more than 5 million people in the United States and more than 25 million people worldwide. That’s why Alan chose to climb the 7 Summits to raise awareness of the impact of this debilitating disease and $1 million to advance Alzheimers research as it is his hope that scientists can find a way to slow or stop Alzheimer’s disease.

You can join in Alan’s fundraising efforts by making a donation to Cure Alzheimers Fund — an organization selected by Alan. One hundred percent of any donation you give will go directly to the support Alzheimer’s disease research.

The Alzheimer’s Immunotherapy Program of Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy and Pfizer Inc. is funding Arnette’s climbs. International Mountain Guides is also supporting Arnette’s efforts.

What if you pledge $0.01 per foot?

Vinson Summit: 16067 feet Start: 7,000 Gain: 9,067 Total Pledge: $91	Aconcagua Summit: 22,841 feet Start: 8,464 Gain: 14,377 Total Pledge: $144	Everest Summit: 29,035 feet Start: 9,400 Gain: 19,635 Total Pledge: $196	Denali Summit: 20,320 feet Start: 7,200 Gain: 13,120 Total Pledge: $131
Elbrus Summit: 18,481 feet Start: 12,785 Gain: 5,696 Total Pledge: $57	Kilimanjaro Summit: 19,340 feet Start: 5,363 Gain: 13,977 Total Pledge: $140	Carstensz Pyramid Summit: 16,023 feet Start: 12,467 Gain: 3,556 Total Pledge: $36	Kosciusko Summit: 7,310 feet Start: 6,026 Gain: 1,284 Total Pledge: $13

Interested in making a pledge? Email us at Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.