On April 15, 2018 at 5:00 am, Mom's battle with Alzheimer's ended but the battle to END ALZ continues on.
My initial inspiration to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's came from my mom. After she received her official diagnoses of Alzheimer's my sisters and I formed our Walk to End Alzheimer's team and started fundraising. We then found ourselves participating in something bigger and broader than ever imagined. It opened my eyes, my ears and my heart. By letting people into my world of ALZ, through participation in the Walk to END ALZ, others allowed me into their world of ALZ. It brought sharing, comradery, growth & support.
Now my sister Ruth is inspiring me as she fights this battle every day! Diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer's she's taken on the fight with her eyes wide open & shows us her true levels of strength & courage on a daily basis. She received great news for 2022 - the results of her annual testing show she's still in the mild category and, for the most part, her ALZ has held steady!
My sister-in-law, Cathie, has also been diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer's and this just adds fuel to the fire and my need to stay involved & to ask for support. Cathie is doing her part as well - staying busy, focused & engaged with family & friends and participating in a clinical trial with the hope of helping herself and all others battling this devastating disease.
Ending Alzheimer's is an absolute MUST! Because NO ONE should have to follow in anyone's footsteps down this path - especially their own mothers :(
In support of my sister and my sister-in-law; and, in memory of my mom, Laura, and for everyone in the throws of dementia/Alzheimer's at any level - I invite you to join our team and/or support us with your tax deductible donation. All donations, no matter the size, will make a difference. Please help me and our Laura's Girls & Friends team have an impact on this devastating disease.
Please make your tax deductible donation today.
Thank you!
Ellen
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