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On June 21, I'm doing what I love to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. I’m participating in The Longest Day, a fundraising event to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.

My Dad loved golfing, fishing, gardening, cooking and grilling, meeting new people, playing cards and playing dice games. In his later years he suffered from dementia with memory issues. While in assisted living, we would play his favorite dice game, 10,000. Some days he could count the score for each roll of the dice, other days he said with a laugh that I was cheating if my score was higher than his. It was an activity that he enjoyed until a few months before his passing. He is my reason, my inspiration for taking part in The Longest Day fundraiser. I'll be working in my garden and herb bed on June 21st and will remember how much Dad enjoyed his garden.

Today, over 35 million people across the world are living with Alzheimer's, including more than 5 million Americans. In the U.S. alone, more than 15 million caregivers generously dedicate themselves to those with Alzheimer's and dementia. We must take action now, or these numbers will continue to rise.

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!

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