![VJ with Chuck reading to their grandson Oliver](../images/friendraiser_uploads/10089.576003971.custom.jpg)
Your support will help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative conditions. The Alzheimer's Association provides education and support for persons diagnosed with all forms of cognitive impairment and their families.
VJ completed her 7 year journey with dementia in February 2019. I'm deeply grateful for the support we received over the course of her illness. I remain involved with the Alzheimer's Association and currently serve as a volunteer facilitator for a monthly dementia support group.
Since 2014, we organized one of the top fundraising teams in RI, and with your help I expect Team "Heart of Gold" repeat that again this year. I feel awkward about doing fundraisers every year because our family and friends have been so generous. I'm a little reluctant to keep asking for donations. However, I am more convinced than ever that if I'm not willing to advocate for VJ and others affected by dementia, then how could I expect anyone else to?
VJ & I were privileged to be featured in this video segment recorded in September 2018 to promote the Walk in Providence. This appeared on the channel 12 news and on the Rhode Show.
In 2022 I recorded another video about my caregiving experience with VJ for the LearnFTD website sponsored by Alector Pharmaceuticals as part of their outreach effort to educate patients diagnosed with FTD and their families. Alector is developing new potential treatments for Frontotemporal degeneration.
Thanks for supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's! I walk to honor VJ for every member of the support group I facilitate.
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
500
I have raised
2500
My Goal
My Achievements
![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
![Storyteller](../2019walk/img/badges/storyteller.png)
Storyteller
![Mobile Master](../2019walk/img/badges/mobile-master.png)
Mobile Master