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Every year, Joanne and I participate in the Alzheimer's walk to raise funds and awareness of this horrific illness.
Joanne's mom battled this disease for 14 years until her passing. It was profoundly sad to see her lose her memories one by one. First her short term memory, then her friends, then her relatives (including her own children and grandchildren), then herself. Eventually she forgot how to walk, dress, eat and finally swallow. Seeing someone you know and love, who has been a pillar of strength in your family, whither into their final state has motivated us to try and make a difference towards finding a cure. Our hope is that someday in the near future no families will need to live through the experience of Alzheimer's disease.
Please help to make a difference and donate what you can.
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
1395
I have raised
2500
My Goal
My Achievements
![Self-Donor](../2019walk/img/badges/self-donor.png)
Self-Donor
![Emailer](../2019walk/img/badges/emailer.png)
Emailer
![Fundraiser](../2019walk/img/badges/fundraiser.png)
Fundraiser
![Top Team](../2019walk/img/badges/top-team.png)
Top Team
![Top Fundraiser](../2019walk/img/badges/top-fundraiser.png)
Top Fundraiser
![Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/t-shirt.png)
T-shirt
![Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/champions-club.png)
Champion
![Grand Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/grand-champions-club.png)
Grand Champion
![Storyteller](../2019walk/img/badges/storyteller.png)
Storyteller
![10 Donations](../2019walk/img/badges/donation-count-10.png)
10 DONATIONS