I'm walking to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, care and support.
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.
I walk because my Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was 60. The symptoms began to appear when she was only 56. In the ten years since she started showing signs of issues, we have watched her slowly become a totally different person. Gone is the fierce, loving, intelligent, funny, and creative women I grew up with and who was one of my very best friends. While we still love her with our whole hearts, the truth is this disease has stolen the mom I knew and replaced her with someone needs constant help and supervision. I walk to do what I can to raise the awareness and support the research that will hopefully someday soon find a way to stop this epidemic.
I walk because this disease took both of my parents from my sisters and I in 2016. My family will never be the same and our commitment to supporting efforts to combat this disease will be one way we honor their memory.
I need your support to do my part! Please make a donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.
Thank you for joining the movement! The end of Alzheimer's disease starts with you.
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