My mother, Sharon Greer Phillips, was an exquisitely beautiful woman without and an exceptionally kind person within. She knew how blessed she was in life and strove every day to pass along to those least fortunate.
But Alzheimer's consumed Sharon in her mid 60's. Her overall actions and any words were completely out of character and privately I took to calling her "NuMum" in comparison to the loving woman that had been viciously robbed. As her primary caregiver, I was alternately sad, angry, and increasingly numb in the face of this disease. Most of all though, I was solidly determined to work with others to help find the First Survivor of Alzheimer's Disease.
With the steadfast actions of the Alzheimer's Association in raising money for programs, caregiver support, and dogged research, enormous strides have been made in the last few years, including drugs to slow and possibly temporarily block the progression of the brain plaques associated with the disease. WE HAVE MADE A HUGE LEAP but we are just on the cusp.
By participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Midcoast Maine, October 5, 2024), I’m 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 this 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.
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