We are beginning our 5th campaign to raise funds for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Broward County, Florida scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024. Coincidentally, that night will be the 3rd yahrzeit (anniversary on the Hebrew calendar) of Dave's death. If you haven't made your donation yet towards this year's Walk, it is time to step up to the plate (for you baseball fans)! I am sure you have heard about the advances that are being made to help those who have been diagnosed in the early stages of this disease. Our Walk will raise money to support this and more cutting edge research, as well as those who are afflicted and affected in our community by this horrible disease and other forms of dementia.
Our team's namesake, Dave Holstein, lived with Alzheimer's from 2014 to 2021 before succumbing to a quick bout with Pancreatic cancer. As it has been said many times, it is the "long goodbye". There is nothing worse than watching the person you have loved for 55 years drift away day by day. Unfortunately, Dave has been and will be missed at many family gatherings and events, including birthdays, anniversaries, Bat & Bar Mitzvahs & other celebrations. Those of you who were lucky to have known him, whether for a long time or just a brief one, always say, "he was the nicest guy".
Please make a donation in memory of or in honor of Dave at DAVE'S TEAM through our link at: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=16472&pg=personal&px=13258392 or through my Facebook page. We are also looking for more team members to walk with us. Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks for your support! DO IT FOR DAVE
Jill
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