CELEBRITIES WHO INSPIRE
WHAT THE STARS ARE UP TO
MARIA SHRIVER
More than five million Americans have
Alzheimer’s disease – two thirds of whom
are women. In her early 60s, a woman is
about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s
as she is to develop breast cancer.
Award-winning journalist, producer and
best-selling author, Maria Shriver has
stood on the front lines for over a decade
as a leading advocate for Alzheimer’s. She
recently launched a new campaign with the
Alzheimer’s Association to wipe out the
disease. Maria has activated a collective of
informed, influential, inspirational women,
who have committed to make Alzheimer’s
and women’s brains a priority in their own
lives, work and philanthropy. The network
is comprised of researchers, advocates,
politicians, business leaders, entertainers and
philanthropists, including Leeza Gibbons,
Rita Wilson, Brooke Shields and Shonda
Rhimes. Maria’s father, 6&vV