I walk to honor the memory of my father who lost his life to Alzheimer's at the age of 64.  He was diagnosed with early on-set at age 60.  I walk to raise money to find a cure for this horrible disease.  I started walking in this several years before because my mother in law lived with the disease even longer than my father.  Alzheimer's has hit our family very hard.  Both parents are missed dearly.  We do this in hopes that a cure will be developed so that families do not have to suffer the way ours has.

Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.

I need your support to do my part! Please make a donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's.  For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.

Thank you for joining the movement! The end of Alzheimer's disease starts with you.