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My mom Sarah Paul was diagnosed with dementia around the time she turned 70. She followed the typical path of home care (provided by my dad) to a memory care facility, (when he could no longer handle the burden of care), and then to a skilled nursing facility where she passed away from Alzheimer's at the age of 84. Her dad, my grandfather Luther Anthony, was more fortunate. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 91. However, as I grow older I've discovered that nearly everyone I know has been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by this disease. That is why I have joined forces with Stew, Betsy and Raddy to create Team Sarah and raise money to help provide care and support programs for local families facing this disease, and to advance research efforts for a cure.

Team Sarah will be participating in the 7th annual Washburn Challenge, a 20-mile bike ride, 7-mile kayak and BBQ Celebration with Silent Auction, taking place in Falmouth, Cape Cod, benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. The event was started by Stuart "Stu" McCleod whose sister, Sara, passed away from early onset Alzheimer's at age 63.

Today, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, including more than 6.5 million Americans. In the US alone, over 11 million friends and family members are providing their care with an estimated value of $272 Billion. Shine a light on Alzheimer's and make a decision today to help the Alzheimer's Association support all those facing the disease. And if you want to join Team Sarah, she would love to have you on the team. Thank you!!

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