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My Story
It's hard to put into words how much this cause means to me, having been profoundly impacted by Alzheimer's disease. I still vividly remember the day when I visited my grandmother but she no longer knew me. Watching this disease take every piece of my loving grandmother is the hardest thing I have done.
It was a battle our family fought for more than a decade, and now we're in the trenches again with my dad, who has early onset Alzheimer's, and my mom, who has frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
This is why I walk -- for my grandmother... for my dad... for my mom... for me.
Participating in The Longest Day not only helps to raise funds and awareness to advance the fight against this disease — these funds also allow the Alzheimer's Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research. As one of more than 11 million Americans who provide care for someone with Alzheimer's and dementia, I know how critical that care and support is for families like mine.
Families facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia need us now more than ever — and with your help, we can be there for them. Please make a donation or register as a participant and start your own fundraising. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease.
Thank you!
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