I'm walking to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the 2024
Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's™, I'm committed to raising
awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.
I am participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to honor my mother,
who lost her final step with Alzheimer's on New Years’ Eve 2011. Mom was
an active healthy lady before Alzheimer's. She graduated from Berea College
as a nurse, helped train nurses for the Army during WW2, married dad when he
finished pilot training in the army and raised five children, worked as a public
health nurse before retiring, gardened, quilted, golfed and fished with dad.
Her battle with the disease occurred over a period of some six years.
Over that time the disease robbed her of everything starting with memories then
physical abilities until there was nothing left but a shell. Fortunately, I don't
believe she suffered any. She endured broken teeth and shingles without flinching.
However, most of the suffering was by family and friends who knew her and mourned
the loss of each downward step over the years.
Currently, according to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans
have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as nearly 14 million by
2060 if no cure is found. The financial cost is staggering. In mom's case, her care over the last
four years in a nursing facility was over a quarter-million dollars. 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 donate to help the Alzheimer's Association
advance research into prevention, treatments and 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 our movement! The end of Alzheimer's disease starts here.
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