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Thorndale, PA My father's long battle against Alzheimer's disease ended November 19, 2008. When people think of Alzheimer's they relate it to memory loss and Alzheimer's did slowly rob him of his memory. Alzheimer's, however, does much more than take away a person's memories. Besides memories, Alzheimer's also affects the way a person thinks and has a real impact upon the person's psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Alzheimer's disease was first defined by Alois Alzheimer over 100 years ago. Today we still do not have a cure. Alzheimer's affects many more people than most realize. There are 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's today. Did you know that every 72 seconds another American is diagnosed with Alzheimer's? More than likely you know someone who is battling this frustrating and ultimately deadly disease. Today we have hope that a cure will be found. We have some drugs that slow the progression somewhat but speaking from a family member's point of view these drugs don't do nearly enough. The race for a cure is on but searching for a cure is expensive. I'm participating in the Run to Remember a literal race to raise money to help propel the race for a cure toward that cure. This will be my third year participating as a Run to Remember team member. My first year I chose the 8K because prior to that I was not a runner and I needed to start somewhere. Last year I did the half marathon and increased my distance. This year I'm increasing my distance again. I'm going to run the marathon because that's what the battle against Alzheimer's is a marathon. |
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Hanover, MD I run to honor my Role Model; My Hero; My Father. |
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Somerset, NJ I'm running for two very important people in my life - two people who have shaped me into who I am today. First, for my grandfather, who passed away in 2009 with complications due to dementia. Second, for my grandmother, who is living with Alzheimer's disease. She is my inspiration and drive for everything I do, as well as my role model, hero, confidant, and heart. I can still spend time, talk, laugh, and hold my grandma's hand, but I miss her every day. Before my grandma moved to a memory care unit a few months ago, I helped my mom with her caregiving duties. I believe having the opportunity to care for my grandma, who cared for me growing up, is the highest honor of all, despite the devastation of this disease. I also run for my patients who have Alzheimer's or dementia. As an occupational therapist in a nursing home facility, about 85% of my patients have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia. Lastly, I run to support the millions of people currently living with Alzheimer's and their families so that they can get the help and support that they need. I pray every day for a future where Alzheimer's and dementia no longer exists. |
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Philadelphia, PA I'm running to honor my Father, who has Alzheimer's and my Mother, his loving wife and caregiver AND support the Association in all of its efforts to serve those who face this disease and ultimately end it. |
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Lithia, FL I am running for my beautiful grandmother and the father of my dear friend and colleague. These are two inspirational people in our lives who have truly had major impacts in shaping who we are. In both our cases, Alzheimer's has reared its ugliness and attacked our loved ones. As a proud Army veteran (and so too is my dear friend), it is instilled in us that when the enemy attacks; without hesitation, you attack back!! This run for me serves as a direct frontal attack against this horrible disease called Alzheimer's, and a dedication of my full support to all who continue to fight and seek to eliminate its attack on us! Kevin's fundraising page |
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Media, PA I run for my beautiful, smart Grandmother Gudonis who lived with Alzheimer's for 10 years. We lost her in 2010 & each day I fight to #ENDALZ so other families do not have to witness this disease take away their loved ones. This is for you Grandmom! |
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Norristown, PA
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New Hope, PA I would like to share my beliefs in life with my run |
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Owens Cross Roads, AL Having Alzheimer's impact my extended family and closest friends families revealed that our society needs to step up the fight, not just awareness, but more so in the creation of a cure! With the quality of medical researchers we have today, this disease can be stopped. Returning home to complete the Philadelphia Marathon will be an honor and in support of what my son would say, "I'm going to crush Alzheimer's. Do it for Pop Pop!" I'll do what I can, I'll do the leg work. Come out and join the fight, won't you? Coop |
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Owens Cross Roads, AL For my dad who we lost to Alzheimers in August, 2015 |
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Haddonfield, NJ
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Glassboro,NJ Running in memory of my husband Rod. He passed away at the age of 61 from early onset Alzheimer's. |
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Chadds Ford, PA I run for my Dad, who's Alzheimers journey ended on August 24, 2015. My goal is for no family to have to walk this road alone. Lets find a cure together!
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North Bergen, NJ I am running the Rothman 8k in memory of my Grammy, who passed away in Nov. 2014, from a long battle with Alzheimer's and my Gramps who passed shortly after to be with her in Dec. 2014. My grandparents always supported my running career and came to see me race whenever they could. This is one of the best ways I can honor their memory, in doing something they loved to see me succeed at for so many years. Thank you Grammy and Gramps for all the love, encouragement, and support you gave me throughout the years. You are both missed and loved very much. |
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Landisville, PA Lost my Mom on 11/19/14 to Alzheimers
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Howell,NJ I am running to raise money for my grandfather who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. |
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Philadelphia, PA My mother has Alzheimer's and this is something tangible I can do to help find a cure or better treatment. |
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Philadelphia, PA My Dad, Philip Fletcher began displaying symptoms of Alzheimer's in 2004. Through God's grace our family was able to walk with him every step of the way through this horrible disease that took away his independence, the quick mind that he once had, and ultimately his life in 2013. The Alzheimer's Association provided us with valuable information and support through very difficult times and continues to work toward developing effective treatments for this disease. I am running to support this wonderful organization so they can continue to help families cope with this disease and work toward effective treatments and ultimately, a cure. |
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Philadelphia, PA My grandfather, John Haslinsky, passed away from a long, slow battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Last year I ran my first marathon with the ALZ team. It meant so much to run in his honor and achieve a goal for myself too! |
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Reston, VA In honor of both of my grandmothers who are suffering from the disease. |
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Cedar Knolls , NJ I run in memory of my Pop-Pop, Joseph Cardiello. |
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Briarcliff Manor, NY I have run with the Athletes to End Alzheimer's in the New York City Marathon in 2011, 2013 ans 2014 in honor of my sister Susan Israel-Schieli who suffers From early onset Alzheimer's disease. |
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Princeton, NJ Many of our family members have battled Alzheimer's so just trying to raise money and awareness and help find a cure. |
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Collegeville, PA
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Megan Lunny - Rothman 8K, Marie's Memory Makers
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Philadelphia, PA
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Caitlyn McClure - Rothman 8K, Team For Jeanne
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Collegeville, PA I lost my best friend, my grandmother on January 31st 2016. I run for her. |
Lori McClure - Rothman 8K, Team For Jeanne
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Collegeville, PA On January 31st, 2016 my Mom lost her battle to ALZ. This race is all for her. |
Sue McLoughlin - Rothman 8k, Team BAYADA
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Media, PA My father battled Alzheimers for about 6 years and passed away last summer. I am running with my family members to honor my father and to raise money to combat this horrible disease. |
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Haddonfield, NJ
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Long Beach Township, NJ I run to to be healthy generally. I am running this race in memory of my mother Mary McNab who lost the battle with Alzheimer's Disease in November 2015. |
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Newtown, PA MY MOM ANGIE DIED FAILURE TO THRIVE DUE TO DEMENTIA1!!!!! |
Jason Nicoletti - Marathon, Making Memories for Terri
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Beachwood, NJ I am running in support of my mom, Theresa Nicoletti who was diagnosed with Early on-set Alzheimer's 3 years ago. This will be my 3rd Run to Remember marathon and we're hoping to raise as much money and awareness to help fight this crippling disease.
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Lansdale, PA My grandmother, who passed away in 2012, was diagnosed with Alzheimer. She was an inspirational woman in my life as well as in many other family members'. Today so many struggle with this disease and it affects so many lives around us. I'm running in remembrance of her as well as to support the research to find a cure. |
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Landenberg,PA My father battles this terrible disease every day. |
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Glenside, PA
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Christopher Reedman - Half Marathon, Team Race for Grace
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Yardley, PA Running for my grandmother Grace Bertolet who passed from Alzheimer's. |
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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Bensalem, PA I will be running this year for the 3rd year in a row in honor of my father, Ronald Pfeil, who lost his battle with early onset dementia on December 1, 2013. He was 64. I am still mad. Running helps, so I will run on November 19th for my Dad. |
Ross Schriftman - Marathon, Team Shirley
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Horsham, PA I run in memory of my Mom, Shirley, who died from Alzheimer's in 2009. Mom used to go to all the races. She handed out water at the first Philly marathon in 1970 when there were only about 60 runners. I wrote My Million Dollar Mom; a book honoring her life. |
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Philadelphia, PA I am running in memory of my grandmother who suffered from alzheimer's and passed away in June of 2015. This is a heart breaking disease and we need to do anything we can to find a cure! |
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Merion Station, PA In memory of Mom. |
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Philadelphia, PA I am running in memory of my grandmother as well as for others who had or have alzheimer's disease. |
Jen Thompson- Rothman 8K, Team Race for Grace
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Newtown, PA I am running in memory of my late grandmother, Grace A. Bertolet.
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Ardmore, PA I'm running for my mom and for my grandmother. |