Rising Above
Alzheimer’s
Together

We believe no one should face Alzheimer’s disease and dementia alone.

Founded by and for North Texans, AWARE invests in local programs and research to provide help for today and hope for a cure tomorrow. Together, we’ve built a compassionate community of support, so no one has to make this journey alone.

NEWS AND EVENTS

News

2025 AWARE Affair Beneficiaries Announced

We are pleased to reveal the 22 beneficiaries for the 2025 AWARE Affair, supporting North Texas organizations dedicated to Alzheimer’s care and research.

Save the Date for our 2026 event featuring dinner, line dancing, brain games and more, all to benefit AWARE.

April 11, 2026
Gilley’s Dallas

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36 New Dementia Friends Trained at First Unitarian Church of Dallas

We are thrilled to see the collaborative efforts of 3 of our beneficiaries, Juliette Fowler Communities’ Dementia Friend program, The Senior Source and First Unitarian Church of Dallas and Unforgettable Friends! These organizations trained 36 new Dementia Friends in early September and presented the Dementia Live experience to help further their understanding of the impacts of dementia.

We applaud these organizations for their impactful work!

Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s.

We’re working to change that—starting in North Texas.

OUR IMPACT

More than $15 million

invested in North Texas providers and researchers

Over 35 years

supporting high-quality solutions and care in our local community

27,187 people

impacted annually by the innovative programs and research we fund

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A Community of Support

Friends of AWARE is a volunteer-powered community for anyone interested in helping those affected by Alzheimer’s or other dementias—patients, caregivers, friends and professionals alike. Here you’ll find connection, trusted information and ways to advocate for solutions in North Texas. By becoming a Friend, you invest in the best local care and research.

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