Pillar two

The disease that took him, and the families who carry it.

Gene died of complications from Alzheimer’s in 2016. Karen cared for him for years, quietly, with extraordinary grace. We will not be quiet about it.

This pillar funds research, awareness, and direct support for caregivers, the wives, husbands, daughters, sons, and friends who do the daily, invisible work of loving someone through this disease.

Caregiver resources
Gene Wilder

What we’re doing.

Partnership

Alzheimer’s Association

Year-round content, fundraising campaigns, and joint storytelling with the leading Alzheimer’s nonprofit in the country. Their 24/7 helpline is on our caregiver resources page.

Initiative

Gene Wilder Legacy Week

An annual week of curated film clips, reflections, and storytelling tied to Alzheimer’s awareness. Built for partner amplification and corporate matching.

Initiative

Direct caregiver support

The most overlooked part of this disease is the caregiver. We’re building a hub of practical resources, helplines, support groups, respite care, so no one feels alone in it.

By the numbers

Why this matters.

7M+
Americans living with Alzheimer’s
~13M
Americans providing unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias
$409B
2026 U.S. cost of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, projected to approach $1 trillion by 2050

Source: Alzheimer’s Association 2026 Facts & Figures.

Stand with us, and with the families.

From a one-time gift to corporate matching, from buying a print to attending a screening, every action funds research and supports caregivers.

Ways to give Caregiver resources