The photo on this page is of my Mom and I on my wedding day 8 years ago. I am participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in November with other family members in her honor. She was diagnosed with the disease about 2 years ago. This disease has changed her life and the lives of everyone who loves her. For those who know me, you also know she is in a nursing home with my Dad. We are blessed to still have them in our lives. However, Mom is a shell of the beautiful person she was prior to Alzheimer's. The hardest part is looking into her eyes as she reaches out for your hand and struggles to find a way to communicate. The love is still there even if she cannot always say or show it.
Don't just donate for me, for my family, or for my Mom. Donate for yourselves and others to hopefully put an end to the suffering of the families affected by this disease.
Alzheimer's isn't stopping and neither are we. By participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, We're raising awareness and funds to advance the fight against this disease -- funds that allow the Alzheimer's Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research.Families facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia need us -- and with your help, we can be there for them. Please make a donation or register as a participant and start your own fundraising efforts. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease.
Thank you for your support and God Bless! ♥
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