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CURE ALZHEIMER’S FUND RECEIVES $338,384 DONATION FROM TARA MANUFACTURING

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund, a non-profit organization that funds research into Alzheimer’s disease received a significant donation from Tara Manufacturing, a leading innovator in pool and outdoor products. The largest in its history to a non-profit, the $338,384.01 donation represents 100% of proceeds from the sales of Tara's Celestial Skies pattern, a unique product designed to support Alzheimer's research and honor the company's founder, Marshall Richardson.

“Celestials Skies is truly a pattern with a purpose,” said Meg Smith, CEO of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. “To the entire Tara team, i2M and your community of distributors and customers, thank you for choosing CureAlz. We are honored and immensely grateful to be the recipient of your philanthropy and inspired by your commitment to raising awareness in your community and industry. Your generosity will truly make a difference.”

The Celestial Skies pattern was launched in celebration of Tara's 40th anniversary, embodying the company's commitment to giving back to the community and inspired by founder Marshall Richardson's values of innovation and charity.

“We are incredibly proud of the Celestial Skies initiative and what it has accomplished in support of Alzheimer’s research,” said Tara Furlough, CEO of Tara Manufacturing. “The dedication of our employees, partners, and customers has made this donation possible, and we’re honored to play a part in helping find a cure.”

“This partnership has shown the power of collaboration between businesses to support a meaningful cause,” said Alex Grover, CEO of i2M, the supplier of the Celestial Skies material. Grover presented an additional $5,000 donation raised by i2M in support of the cause. “We are grateful to have worked with Tara Manufacturing on this project, and it’s inspiring to see the positive impact we’ve been able to make together.”

Tara Manufacturing, is a leading innovator in pool and outdoor products. Founded in 1984, Tara Manufacturing is a second-generation family-owned business based in Owen’s Cross Roads, Alabama. Specializing in high-quality pool liners, safety covers, sun shades and custom fabrications, Tara is committed to innovation, excellence and community support.

I2M is a leading manufacturer of specialized materials serving a variety of industries, including pool liners and outdoor products, based in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Known for its innovation and quality, i2M is dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on communities.

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow or reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Since its founding in 2004, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has provided 884 grants to more than 300 of the world’s leading researchers and contributed $209 million to research. Its funded initiatives have been responsible for many key breakthroughs in understanding the causes and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has received a 4-star rating for more than 12 consecutive years from Charity Navigator. Our Board of Directors, Trustees and a core group of other donors direct their donations to CureAlz overhead expenses so that 100% of general donations go to our research program. For more information, visit CureAlz.org. To learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s on women and women working toward a cure, visit WomenandAlzheimers.org.

Contact Details

Barbara Chambers

+1 781-304-4510

BChambers@CureAlz.org

Company Website

https://curealz.org

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