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This June, I'm honoring those affected by Alzheimer’s disease by participating in 48 Peaks for The Longest Day, a fundraising event to advance the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.

I first heard of the 48 Peaks fundraiser while hiking up Mt. Flume in Franconia Notch. My mother and I had just hit the halfway point of hiking all 48 of New Hampshire's 4000 footers, and we had curiously noted the many matching purple shirts throughout the day. Two participants we ran into at the end of our hike happily explained the amazing cause for which they were hiking. At the time, I had no personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease, but saw 48 Peaks as a wonderful way to support a great organization while participating in one of my favorite outdoor activities. This June I will be participating in my fourth 48 Peaks fundraiser with my fellow hikers in Team Unconditional Adventurers!

Today, over 35 million people across the world are living with Alzheimer's, including more than 5.7 million Americans. In the U.S. alone, more than 16 million caregivers generously dedicate themselves to those with Alzheimer's and dementia, providing over 18.4 billion hours or unpaid care.  We must take action now, as these numbers will continue to rise.

I hike in honor of the caregivers who devote their time providing compassionate care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. I hike to bring awareness to the Alzheimer’s Association’s contributions to disease advocacy, advancing research in search of a cure, and providing care and support for all those affected by dementia. I hike to support the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Together, we can show those facing Alzheimer's disease that they are not alone. Please make a donation today to help the Alzheimer's Association support all those facing the disease. Thank you so much!

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