On Wednesday, Feb. 26, actor Seth Rogen testified before the Senate Committee of Appropriations about Alzheimer’s funding, research, and the rising cost to help family members with the disease. His mother-in-law was diagnosed in her 50s and by the age of 60, she forgot how to feed herself, speak, dress herself, and even go to the bathroom by herself.
Rogen and his now-wife Lauren started Hilarity for Charity, an organization that raises money for Alzheimer’s research and for families affected by the disease.
Below is Rogen’s funny, yet profound, speech to the Senate members, only a few of whom showed up. He took to Twitter to express his disappointment and disapproval.
All those empty seats are senators who are not prioritizing Alzheimer's. Unless more noise is made, it won't change. pic.twitter.com/xDW6tlMHmH
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) February 26, 2014
.@SenatorKirk pleasure meeting you. Why did you leave before my speech? Just curious.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) February 26, 2014
Not sure why only two senators were at the hearing. Very symbolic of how the Government views Alzheimer's. Seems to be a low priority.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) February 26, 2014