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Hi! I'm Emily and this is my fifth year with RivALZ!!! I originally joined BVB for the opportunity to meet people and help support a very special cause. I am so grateful that I joined because I have made great friends while finding support through the organization.
My grandmother passed away from dementia. I sadly watched as she forgot who the amazing woman she was until her passing. This disease impacts everyone from the affected to the loved ones around them that are caring for them everyday.
My hope is to help provide awareness to those around me while helping raise funds for this inspirational foundation for a disease that affects so many people.