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for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia


SHARE YOUR LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHS 

What inspires you? What brings you joy? Show us how you see the world.

Submit pictures you take today or those you’ve taken in the past.

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED MARCH 15 MAY 20, 2019

This contest is inspired by a friend living with dementia who
reminds us she is still living—and seeing—every day.


A $500 USD PRIZE will be awarded

to the three best submissions


 
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.
— Gina Martin, founder, The Bob and Diane Fund
 
Bob and Diane Martin in 1958, and with Gina in 2006.

Bob and Diane Martin in 1958, and with Gina in 2006.

 
 

IN THEIR HONOR

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

 
 

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


Creative Team: We do whatever Gina asks

Vaughn Wallace, technical advisor | Laurie Rosenthal, Rosenthal Design | Bill Marr, MarrCreative