Risk Control Strategies Inc. (RCS) was pleased to announce the formation of the RCS Alzheimer's Foundation, a 501c 3 non profit in 2007. This foundation is dedicated to the memory of Michael Viollis and Robert 'Bob' Kane. RCS co-founders, Doug Kane and Paul Viollis felt compelled to join the fight against Alzheimer's after witnessing, first hand, the horrific effects that this disease has on its victims and their loved ones. Our intent in creating the RCS Alzheimer's Foundation is straightforward. That is to generate revenue through various forms of fundraising, each year, and donate 100% of the proceeds to Alzheimer's research.

After the death of Dr. Viollis’ Mother in 1995, his Father came to live with him. In early 2000, he started to show signs of phase one Alzheimer's which began the downward spiral leading to his bodily functions shutting down in November 01.  He discovered his father on the bathroom floor, after his prostate ruptured, looking up at him with a face that is forever carved in his mind. After surgery he was sent to a long term care facility where he remained until his death on February 8, 2003, with Paul at his side.

Bob Kane was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2004. After surgery in 2005 the disease progressed rapidly to advanced stages and for the most part erasing any memory of his family or friends. Some of the toughest days of your life are looking into the eyes of your father and only getting a blank stare in return with no sense of acknowledgement or understanding of your conversations. Bob, while still residing with Doug's Mom, Marilyn, equally became a victim of this terrible disease as his caregiver. After a short stay in a nursing home, Doug was at his father’s side when he passed on September 24, 2007.

It is with this commitment and compassion to all Alzheimer's victims RCS has joined this fight against Alzheimer's by providing funding for research projects with ongoing financial support.

We recognize all the blessings we have received in our lives as well as the hard lessons learned experiencing this disease first hand. This is why we stand committed to battling this disease through our ongoing fundraising efforts to assist the research community in finding the cure to eradicate this dreadful disease. If you, your corporation or any other interested party should be so inclined to extend a donation to the Foundation, please direct that contribution to the RCS Alzheimer’s Foundation at 111 John St. Ste 1250, NY, NY10038.
 
Please refer to our Events section of www.riskcontrolstrategies.com to see scheduled fundraising events assisting the Alzheimer's Association.
 

In Deepest Gratitude,