Dear Colleagues and Friends:

It is with privilege and tremendous enthusiasm that I will be supporting this year's Credit Suisse Charity of the Year -- Alzheimer's Society, in their fight against dementia.

Many of us know of people who have been impacted by this dreadful disease, either directly or indirectly, and I am compelled to aid in raising awareness and sponsorship in support of this organization. To this end, I have chosen to participate in this year's major fund raiser - THE INCA TRAIL CHALLENGE in support of people with dementia. The Challenge is quite arduous and takes me to a climb of 4,490 m over a week of difficult terrain. Each day brings 7 plus hours of trekking through the hills and mountains of the Andes with equally tough accommodations. The exhausting and strenuous trip will be annulled by the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for such a beneficial cause!