This is my Big Grandpa! I was 15 months old. He's the first person I knew with Alzheimer's. He and my grandma arrived to attend my high school graduation and he wanted to leave almost as soon as he arrived. Keep in.mind they drove from FL to NY! I didn't understand at the time. I do now. He's the reason I walk. I loved him lots-so many wonderful memories.
My little grandma had dementia. She was a great cook - I especially loved making chocolate chip cookies with her as she let us eat the batter!!! Lots of great memories with her. I walk in her memory.
Aunt Rose - my uncle's mom. She was fun and energetic and then this terrible disease took her. I walk for her.
My father in law passed away last year from dementia. He always laughed at my silly jokes and we loved to talk football with me. I walk for him
With the work I do I encounter many residents with dementia and Alzheimer's. I walk for them
You can see this is important to me. I hope to walk one day in celebration of a cure. Help me to reach my goal, please.
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.
Thank you for joining the fight against Alzheimer's!
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