This is a cause that means a whole lot to me. As a child, I watched my maternal Grandfather deteriorate from the ravages of this disease to the point where he did not even know his own wife and family. Now, as an adult, I am a primary caretaker for my Mom. Knowing that her memory is rapidly being taken from her is brutal for me - she has gone from being a vibrant, brilliant, creative woman to a confused, scared and often depressed older lady. Her Sister and Brother also suffer with Alzheimer's - which leaves me petrified for my own future and that of my Brother and Cousins and the generations that will follow us.
That's why I'm leading the way to Alzheimer's first survivor by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.
Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease. Please make a donation to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
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