CAN Dream Foundation

CAN Dream Foundation CAN (Curing Alzheimer’s Now) Dream Foundation is a 501(c)3. The goal of the organization is to educate, empower, ignite & cultivate concerning Alzheimer's.

Our Goals are to:
- Empower students to be active participants in the Alzheimer’s movement
- Encourage students to be change agents for Alzheimer’s in their community
- Ignite an increase in the pipeline of students into STEM careers or other innovative fields that would positively impact Alzheimer’s disease
- Cultivate resources to achieve the CAN Dream mission

Our grass roots organization is r

epresented on the board of the Memory and Aging Community Advisory Board (MACAB) at Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (JH ARDC). We are partners with the Medical Education Resource Initiative for Teens (MERIT) and JH ADRC to provide the CAN Dream Mentoring & Scholarship Program. This program aids in raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and encouraging minority high school students, who aspire to pursue a career in medicine, to focus their studies within neurological diseases or social work with affected families; thus creating a positive impact on the overall effect of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our hope is to expand the scope of this program to reach students who may not have expressed an interest in careers in medicine and encourage them to do so. CAN Dream offers students the opportunity to complete service learning requirements by providing education and advocacy about Alzheimer’s disease with the CAN Dream Service Learning Project.

We’re excited to continue spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of brain health! 🧠💜Follow our...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to continue spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of brain health! 🧠💜

Follow our Instagram page as we work to educate and inspire the next generation.

Be part of the conversation and help us raise awareness one post at a time!

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candreamalz

In April, we, in collaboration with Spelman MAPS, had a end of year White Coat Ceremony for our 3rd-5th graders who had ...
05/09/2026

In April, we, in collaboration with Spelman MAPS, had a end of year White Coat Ceremony for our 3rd-5th graders who had completed a 6 week mentorship program, focused on brain health and Alzheimer's education. Huge thank you to all our mentors and congrats to our mentees!

The CANDream Foundation is dedicated to increasing Alzheimer's disease awareness among underserved youth. We focus on ou...
05/01/2026

The CANDream Foundation is dedicated to increasing Alzheimer's disease awareness among underserved youth. We focus on outreach and educational events centered around promoting brain health and teaching more about Alzheimer's disease. Connect with us to support, collaborate, or learn more!

Today is  , and we’re inviting our CAN Dream family to help us continue inspiring young minds. 💙✨At CAN Dream Foundation...
12/02/2025

Today is , and we’re inviting our CAN Dream family to help us continue inspiring young minds. 💙✨

At CAN Dream Foundation, we bring brain-health education, empathy activities, and our children’s book I Can Dream, Too into classrooms to help students understand Alzheimer’s, aging, and the power of compassion.

Your Giving Tuesday gift allows us to:
✔ Bring programs to more schools and youth groups
✔ Provide hands-on activities like brain-model exploration
✔ Offer free resources that help families talk about memory health
✔ Empower students to build a kinder, more aware community

💛 Every donation helps us reach another child.

👉 Give today: https://www.candream.org/donate

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference!

Curing Alzheimer’s Now (CAN) Dream Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that strives to serve the community by providing awareness and educational services about Alzheimer’s disease and other mental illnesses among African American and other diverse populations.

11/05/2025
💜🧠 CAN Dream Foundation at the Maryland Stem Festival! 🧠💜Today we had an incredible experience participating in the MD S...
11/05/2025

💜🧠 CAN Dream Foundation at the Maryland Stem Festival! 🧠💜

Today we had an incredible experience participating in the MD STEM Festival Biotech & Healthcare Event at Robert Frost Middle School, engaging with over 750 students! 🎉

Through puzzles, interactive memory games, and our model brain, students explored:

🔹 How the brain works
🔹 What memory loss looks like
🔹 Healthy habits that protect our brains — like sleep, hydration, movement, and learning something new every day!

Our favorite moments were seeing students’ faces light up when they made real connections — “Ohhh, that’s why sleep matters!” 💕

Thank you to the Maryland STEM Festival organizers, educators, volunteers, and every student who stopped by with curiosity and compassion. Your questions, energy, and openness made today truly meaningful. 🌟

Together, we are building awareness, empathy, and early habits for lifelong brain health. 🫶🏽

🧠💜 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜🧠At CAN Dream Foundation, we believe every generation deserves to understand...
11/03/2025

🧠💜 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜🧠
At CAN Dream Foundation, we believe every generation deserves to understand, protect, and nourish their brain health.

Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling, science, and solutions at our annual HEAD Talks 2025 virtual event!

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom)

✨ This year’s theme is:
“Nourish the Mind: Brain Bowls, Breakthroughs & Black Brain Health”
Hear from leading researchers, caregivers, and community advocates as we explore:
• GLP-1 drugs and their role in brain health 🧬
• Breakthroughs in blood biomarkers for early detection 💉
• A heartfelt story from a male caregiver sharing his journey 👨🏾‍🦱
• A digital toolkit packed with resources you can use and share 📥

📝 Register now and join the movement:
👉 Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4HsyjSFJSTCrwkNea4_T4w?fbclid=IwdGRjcANzE49leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrUrld3Xl9YoYS0ot6JyE-gQHDSA5zJW1uv5YvqdF9NQAwlVEzFbIM3PtrOy_aem_XCRkzlgz-ULxWQ60jaBJJQ #/registration

Let’s protect our minds. Let’s preserve our memories.
Let’s dream forward—together. 💜

Join us for HEAD Talks 2025 to explore innovative topics in brain health, connect with experts, and engage in community discussions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to nourish minds and protect legacies.

📚✨ Exciting News! "I Can Dream, Too!" is Now Available at Anne Arundel County Public Library & Amazon! ✨📚We’re thrilled ...
03/13/2025

📚✨ Exciting News! "I Can Dream, Too!" is Now Available at Anne Arundel County Public Library & Amazon! ✨📚

We’re thrilled to share that I Can Dream, Too! by Sarah Lawrence and Jacquelyn Seth is now available for checkout at the Anne Arundel County Public Library! 📖💜

This beautifully written children’s book helps young readers understand Alzheimer’s and dementia through the heartwarming story of Millie, Mike, and Monisha as they navigate their grandmother Mimi’s memory loss with love, patience, and empathy.

If you're in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, be sure to check it out at your local library and share this story with the children in your life. Let’s help spread awareness and encourage conversations about memory, family, and compassion.

🔗 Find it at your local library here: https://catalog.aacpl.net/Record/218842?searchId=10370580&recordIndex=20&page=1&referred=resultIndex
📖 Prefer to own a copy? Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7ltN7IM

Help us spread the word! Tag a friend, share this post, and encourage others to check out this touching book. 💜

Aggie Pride!
12/19/2024

Aggie Pride!

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) received a five-year $4.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in middle-aged African Americans.

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Let’s Make Dreams Come True! 🌟Today, you have the power to make a difference. At CAN Dream Founda...
12/03/2024

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Let’s Make Dreams Come True! 🌟

Today, you have the power to make a difference. At CAN Dream Foundation, we’re on a mission to increase Alzheimer’s awareness among students and create a world where compassion and understanding thrive. 💜✨

This year, we launched our children’s book aimed at teaching K-3 students about Alzheimer’s and the importance of kindness and empathy. 📚💡 Your support helps us continue this journey—expanding our programs, reaching more schools, and empowering young minds to dream big while understanding the value of community.

👉 How You Can Help:
✅ Donate to support our book distribution and programs: https://www.candream.org/donate
✅ Share this post to spread the word
✅ Volunteer with us

Together, we can dream, educate, and inspire! 💜

Curing Alzheimer’s Now (CAN) Dream Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that strives to serve the community by providing awareness and educational services about Alzheimer’s disease and other mental illnesses among African American and other diverse populations.

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2657-G Annapolis Road Suite 108
Hanover, MD
21076

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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