I joined RivALZ in 2018when it was Blondes vs Brunettes because a co-worker was the coach and knew Iwas 'sports-y'…lol! I love to compete and give back; this event is thebest of both of those worlds. Also, at the same time I was a friendly visitorfor hospice patients in a nursing home where both of my friends suffered fromAlzheimer's. I watched them both decline mentally and physical until thepandemic hit, when we were forced to stop seeing each other face-to-face.
I am a mother to 4active and smart children, Liam (12), Maddie (9), Tucker (3) and Marisa (23months), which is another reason for my involvement. I not only want to showthem how strong and dedicated their mom is, but I want to help create a worldwhere they don't have to fear Alzheimer's disease.
Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s epidemic. Nearly two-thirds ofthe Americans living with Alzheimer’s – and more than 60 percent of Alzheimer’sand dementia caregivers – are women. It’s time to act by taking the field!
Please support my participation in RivALZ, a flag football game and fund-raising competition to help end Alzheimer’s. We may be opponents on the field, but when it comes to Alzheimer’s, we’re all on the same side. This is a disease that must be defeated, and we need your help to do it. Your donation will advance the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
I truly appreciate your support and be sure to come out on May 4 to watch us take the field!