They call it "The Long Goodbye." 

Alzheimer's disease attacks an individual's brain, destroying connections involved in memory, language, reasoning, and social behavior. The reason they call it The Long Goodbye is that these connections are dissolved gradually, so friends and family, and yes, sometimes the individual, can see the decline, notice changes, and are unable to do much about it. Ultimately, Alzheimer's is a death sentence.

Why do I walk? I walk because Alzheimer's is an unfair disease and we desperately need treatments and a cure! More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's, and nearly twice that are unpaid caregivers. That's $340 BILLION dollars in unpaid support. And Alzheimer's isn't stopping, or even slowing. We need to take action! Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.

I'm leading the way to Alzheimer's first survivor by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease. If you feel moved to do so, please make a donation to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. 

Thank you for joining me in the fight against Alzheimer's!