Why I Ride: I am joining Team Purple in honor of one of the most important people in my life—my grandma, Karen Hennen. She has been a guiding force in my life, and so much of who I am today is because of her. She was the kindest person in any room, an expert at crossword puzzles and games, and the strongest support for my grandpa during the height of the pandemic, even as his health declined. After his passing, just as she was navigating life on her own, she began losing her memory to what we now know is Alzheimer's.
Grieving the loss of who I knew her as for many years, even while she's still with us physically, has been truly heartbreaking. Participating in The Ride to End ALZ® is deeply personal for me, as I ride to honor her resilience and to support the fight against this disease. Your support means the world to me as we work toward a future without Alzheimer's.
Cheer Me On!