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Alzheimer's first touched my life/our family over 25 years ago when my grandfather was diagnosed with the disease. As a young person, I didn't understand the disease or exactly what was happening with grandpa, I just knew that it was hard to see him decline and eventually pass due to the disease. All these years later, I find myself working for Senior Star, a company that is passionate in its work/efforts to raise money and awareness to find a cure and eradicate Alzheimer's completely.
To this point, there is no cure and there have been no Alzheimer's survivors, so we push on. Through the lobbying/fundraising efforts of the owners of my company, Bob and Bill Thomas, we are making an impact both in Washington, DC and locally here in Oklahoma; every year our company is among the top fundraisers for the Walk. In September of 2022 we reached the incredible milestone of collectively raising over $5 million through the course of our company's participation. This year we should cross the $6 million mark!
I am committed to being a part of the solution to this problem. This year I have pledged to raise $500 towards this cause. If you or a loved one has been touched by this disease, I would ask you to consider donating. Any amount helps and the $500 (or more!) that I raise, combined with the efforts of thousands of others, really can make a difference. We are bringing HOPE in the era of Treatment!
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
302.5
I have raised
500
My Goal
My Achievements
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Self-Donor
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Fundraiser
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Top Team
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T-shirt
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Storyteller
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Facebook Fundraiser