“What made these more than a collection of portraits is the whimsy and worry through fantasy and pretending. These images show a feeling of being lost in a beautiful way.”

— Chip Somodevilla, Senior Photographer, Getty Images News

IN THEIR HONOR

Our goal is to bring visual understanding and dialogue to a disease that has been in the shadows for far too long.

As a daughter of Alzheimer’s, I believe that visual storytelling can be a powerful way to advocate for the increased public and private research and spending needed to find a cure.

I created this award in honor of my parents. My hope is for people to understand that Alzheimer's is more than just memory loss and to recognize the heavy toll it takes on the caregiver and family. My parents taught me the importance of giving, and this is my gift to them.  more

— Gina Martin, founder, The Bob and Diane Fund

Board of Directors

• Gina Martin, Founder and Executive Director,
  The Bob and Diane Fund

• Sarah Leen, Director of Photography, National Geographic Magazine

• Maura Mulvihill, Former Senior Vice President, National Geographic Creative

• Chip Somodevilla, Senior Photographer,
  Getty Images News

Advisory Board

• Vincent J. Musi, Photographer

• Christina M. Piaia, Public Interest Attorney