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Charash Foundation Dementia Research Fund
"Help Science Remember, So We Never Forget."
Dementia is one of the most devastating neurological conditions, stealing memories, independence, and the ability to connect with loved ones. While progress has been made, we still have much to learn about how dementia develops, how to slow its progression, and how it may be connected to other neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease.
To help drive this mission forward, the Charash Foundation, led by Neil and Heather Harris and their family, is establishing an endowed fund at Johns Hopkins Medicine to support research into dementia, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
This fund will serve as a permanent source of funding for pioneering studies, innovative treatments, and cutting-edge discoveries led by world-class researchers in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins.
Exploring the Link Between Dementia & Parkinson’s
Emerging research suggests that dementia and Parkinson’s disease may share underlying mechanisms, with some forms of dementia—such as Lewy body dementia—being closely tied to Parkinson’s. By studying these conditions together, researchers can uncover new insights that could transform the way we diagnose, treat, and potentially prevent these diseases.
The Charash Foundation Dementia Research Fund will fuel critical research into dementia, while also advancing our understanding of how it may overlap with Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.
By supporting this research, donors play a direct role in accelerating discoveries that could lead to earlier detection, better treatments, and ultimately, hope for millions of families impacted by dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Help Us Build a Legacy of Hope
Our goal is to raise $100,000 over the next five years to establish the Charash Foundation Dementia Research Fund. Once fully endowed, this fund will exist in perpetuity, continuously providing resources to advance dementia research.
Every contribution—big or small—brings us closer to breakthroughs that could transform dementia and Parkinson’s care, offering new hope to millions of families.
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Join Us in the Fight Against Dementia & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Your generosity has the power to drive real change. Donate today and be part of a movement dedicated to finding answers, offering hope, and improving lives.
"Advancing research is only possible with dedicated partners like you. Thank you for supporting this important cause and making a difference."
*To establish the Charash Foundation Dementia Research Fund, we must raise $100,000 over the next five years. If we do not reach the full endowment goal by June 30, 2029, all funds raised will still be directed toward critical dementia research at Johns Hopkins.
The Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins operates under the tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. EIN: 52-0595110.
