Speaker: Claudia Knowlton-chike, Spring, Texas
Claudia Knowlton-chike: So the better that we can find ways of early detection, which the ASAP Act would help with early detection, then you can start planning and manage the Alzheimer's disease.
Claudia Knowlton-chike: Howdy, I am Claudia Knowton-chike, and I live in Spring, Texas, part of TX-02.
What's Your Personal Connection to Alzheimer's?
Claudia Knowlton-chike: My personal connection to Alzheimer's is that my father passed away after struggling with Alzheimer's for over 11 years. He was the CEO of Hormel, an amazing man whose life was kind of robbed, if you will, in his golden years. I now have 4 girlfriends in the prime of their life who are struggling with Alzheimer's. I have 2 aunties on my mom's side, 2 aunties on my dad's side. It is so prevalent and it's such a mean disease. So the better that we can find ways of early detection, which the ASAP Act would help with early detection, then you can start planning and manage the Alzheimer's disease.
What message would you like to share with Congress?
Claudia Knowlton-chike: Early detection gives individuals more time to begin treatment, plan ahead, and seek support when it matters most. The bipartisan ASAP Act would allow Medicare to cover FDA approved Alzheimer's blood tests for screening, give that time to countless families, including many right here in Texas. Congressman Crenshaw, please, please, please help get the ASAP Act across the finish line by the end of the year. I have met with your staffers over the last 3 years. I've tried to meet with you personally, and I send you this message. Please, from the bottom of my heart, could you support the ASAP Act, which really will help us for the future. Thank you so much.
