{"id":112,"date":"2025-09-13T07:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/?p=112"},"modified":"2025-09-13T07:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:57:06","slug":"alzheimers-semipostal-fundraising-stamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/2025\/09\/13\/alzheimers-semipostal-fundraising-stamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer&#8217;s Semipostal Fundraising Stamp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\">Why purchase the <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"79\">Alzheimer\u2019s Semipostal Stamp<\/strong> from USPS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"857\">\n<li data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"406\">\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"406\"><strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"118\">Supports research:<\/strong> Each stamp costs a little more than a regular First-Class Forever Stamp. The difference (the \u201cfundraising amount\u201d) goes directly to the <strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"303\">U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<\/strong>, specifically the <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"361\" data-is-only-node=\"\">National Institutes of Health (NIH)<\/strong>, to fund <strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"403\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"560\">\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"433\">Same mailing power:<\/strong> Even though it costs more, it still functions as a <strong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"514\">First-Class Forever Stamp<\/strong>, so it covers standard first-class postage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"710\">\n<p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"710\"><strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"591\">Easy way to contribute:<\/strong> Buying the stamp is a simple way for individuals to support Alzheimer\u2019s research without making a separate donation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"857\">\n<p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"857\"><strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"735\">Raises awareness:<\/strong> Every time the stamp is used on mail, it helps remind recipients about the importance of Alzheimer\u2019s research and care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\">Strong reasons why <strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"65\">NARFE members<\/strong> should consider purchasing the <strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"144\">Alzheimer\u2019s Semipostal Stamp<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"412\">\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"194\"><strong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"192\">Direct Connection to NARFE\u2019s Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"412\">\n<li data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"412\">\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"412\">NARFE has long supported <strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"249\">Alzheimer\u2019s research<\/strong> as a national cause, raising millions of dollars toward finding a cure. Buying these stamps is another way for members to contribute to that mission personally.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"590\">\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"450\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"448\">Everyday Action, Big Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"590\">\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"590\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"590\">Members already use stamps for mailing\u2014choosing the Alzheimer\u2019s stamp means that a routine purchase doubles as a <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"587\">charitable act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"807\">\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"629\">Funds Stay Focused on Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"807\">\n<li data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"807\">\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"807\">The extra cost above regular postage goes directly to the <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"734\">National Institutes of Health (NIH)<\/strong> to fund <strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"767\">Alzheimer\u2019s research<\/strong>\u2014a cause NARFE is deeply committed to.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"852\"><strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"850\">Raising Awareness in the Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1005\">Each letter mailed with the Alzheimer\u2019s stamp helps spread awareness. It becomes a visible reminder of NARFE\u2019s dedication to helping find a cure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1054\"><strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1052\">Supports Families and Members Affected<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<li data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1246\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease personally touches many NARFE members and their families. Buying the stamp is a way to honor loved ones and show solidarity with those facing this challenge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.usps.com\/store\/product\/buy-stamps\/alzheimers-S_564204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Stamps<\/strong><\/a>, Sheet of 20, $18.00 First Class Semipostal ($.90 each)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is Alzheimer&#8217;s Month &#8211; every month is Alzheimer&#8217;s Month!   The United States Postal Service (USPS) resumed the sale of the Alzheimer&#8217;s Semipostal fundraising stamp on October 5, 2020, following changes to rules governing semipostal stamps.  Did you know you can still purchase them?  Every stamp is a step toward the cure!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"kp-content-permissions":[],"class_list":["post-112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/alz-stamp-600x575-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":135,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112"},{"taxonomy":"kp-content-permissions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kp-content-permissions?post=112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}