A Family Affair | About Us

History

Mary Rose Taylor was a journalist, philanthropist, and visionary. When her second husband Mack Taylor battled Alzheimer's disease, she not only sought to care for him, but to improve the odds for others. She launched A Family Affair in 2010 to benefit Emory's Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), which she became involved with throughout Mack's treatment. Since that initial event, A Family Affair has raised over $10 million dollars for Alzheimer's research.

Cause

Alzheimer's disease affects approximately 6.7 million people in our nation, with the number expected to reach 13 million by 2050. Goizueta ADRC was established in 2005 to study various forms of cognitive impairment, to develop treatment solutions, and to provide care. It is a part of a national network of Alzheimer’s research centers supported by the National Institutes of Health. The Goizueta ADRC team consists of more than 100 professionals led by Allan Levey, MD, PhD. Together, we serve nearly 2,700 patients and supporting family members annually.