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The picture is of my grandfather and my Grandma Ruth celebrating what would be her last birthday before Alzheimer's claimed her life. My grandfather painfully watched Alzheimer's change her into a completely different person physically, mentally, & emotionally.
She is the 1st reason I started raising money and participating in the Walk to End ALZ. Unfortunately, she is no longer the only reason.
I am optimistic that a cure for ALZ will be found while I'm still alive-I have to hold out hope since I have a high chance of early onset as well.
Please consider joining my team, making a small donation, or participating in your local Walk to End ALZ.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my efforts for the last 14 years. I am humbled and grateful.
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
1585.77
I have raised
2500
My Goal
My Achievements
![Self-Donor](../2019walk/img/badges/self-donor.png)
Self-Donor
![Fundraiser](../2019walk/img/badges/fundraiser.png)
Fundraiser
![Top Fundraiser](../2019walk/img/badges/top-fundraiser.png)
Top Fundraiser
![Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/t-shirt.png)
T-shirt
![Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/champions-club.png)
Champion
![Grand Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/grand-champions-club.png)
Grand Champion
![Storyteller](../2019walk/img/badges/storyteller.png)
Storyteller
![Facebook Fundraiser](../2019walk/img/badges/facebook-fundraiser.png)
Facebook Fundraiser
![Mobile Master](../2019walk/img/badges/mobile-master.png)
Mobile Master