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This is my third year participating in the Clinton, IA, Walk to End Alzheimer's in honor of my mother, Jeanette Vitullo. Taking part in this event has been life-changing! I've made some really good friends and found a tribe of many others on this same journey. I hope that my story and experiences will bring awareness to this disease and motivate other families to get involved with their local Walk group and find support.

In the last year, I've had many people reach out and ask "How's your mom doing?" (You know who you are, and I thank you tremendously!) The answer is mixed. At this time last year, my mother was recovering from a broken hip and femur bone. After intensive rehabilitation, she was able to walk with assistance for a short time. Unfortunately, the progression of her disease has made it difficult for her to follow commands and verbal cues, and walking is no longer possible.

On a brighter note, my mother is still the person she always was in terms of her gentle spirit and zest for life. She's become quite the singer in recent months and sometimes remembers the lyrics to songs of her day. She's overjoyed to see visitors, and always greets her family and friends with huge smiles and giant hugs. Though names have escaped her, deep familiarity and love remain in her heart.

My mother's disease has progressed, and there is no reversing that. But, I will move forward - for her - in realistic hope of more treatments and a cure. This is why I WALK. Please, consider making a donation to my fundraiser and we'll do this together!

Sincerely,

Dana

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2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Clinton, IA
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Ali Albaghdadi

$1,020

Anonymous

$1,000

Louis family

$500

Christina Ritchie Shimon

$255

BRIAN MC COURT

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Derek Steward

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Mr. Brad Freitag

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K Steward

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Leigh Houzenga

$120

Robyn Hansen

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Omar & Michelle Amin

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Mary Ann Vitullo

$100

Patti Wright

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Dana & Terri Wilmot

$100

Patti Wright

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Anonymous

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Sarah McKinney

$77

Giovanna Moses

$61

Benjamin Vitullo

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Elizabeth Srp

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Heidi Terpstra

$51

Joan Current

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Saly Varner

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Heather Kucharski

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Donna May

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Margaret Kane

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Mais Albaghdadi

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Karen Shortenhaus

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Margaret Kane

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The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Learn More.