My story: I joined RivALZ in 2013 when it was Blondesvs Brunettes because I was newer to the area and wanted to play football. Iheard other teammates’ ties to the cause, and I supported them. Within afew short years my grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and I watched him decline. At that point my involvement became greater each year. I went from joining the committeeto being team captain to now being the event chair of the game. I watchedthe toll this disease took on my grandma who took care of my grandpa. I watchedthe stress on my parents as they cleaned out my grandparents’ house, moved themto multiple assisted living homes, and eventually had to dodaily check-ins to get groceries, check their mail, etc. In 2021, I lostboth of my grandparents within weeks of each other - mygrandpa to Alzheimer’s and my grandma being his forever caretaker.
I truly appreciate your support and be sure to come out on May 4 to watch us take the field!
RIVALZ TO ENDALZ!