Greetings friends and family ~ As you know, my mom, Catherine, was diagnosed in 2011 with Alzheimer's. In some ways we have been blessed because her decline was rather slow. Unfortunately, over the last few years the disease has quickly taken over. After much heartache and deliberation, Dad has made the painful decision to move mom to the memory care unit at Cypress Glen. He will still be in his apartment and can see her anytime, but we expect the adjustment will be difficult for both of them.
Although much promising research is being discovered, Alzheimer's isn't stopping and neither am I! On October 5th, I will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's to continue raising awareness and funds to advance the fight against this disease. These crucial funds will allow the Alzheimer's Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research.
Families facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia need us - and with your help, we can be there for them. I have taken a deep breath and set a goal of $2500. If you are willing and able, I would be very grateful if you could make a donation or register as a participant and start your own fundraising efforts. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease.
Thank you for your prayers and support! In the meantime, I'll be "walkingformymama"!!
If a check is your preferred method of donating, there is a link at the top of the donation page with a link to print out a form to be included with your check.
You can also use your phone to donate by using the QR code above. Simply go to the camera on your phone, hold it up to the code and voila! You will be taken directly to the site.
And lastly, if this is not the time for you to donate but have friends or family fighting Alzheimer's and would like to give me their name and whether this walk is in honor of or in memory of them, please do so. I will have their name displayed on walk day.
Thank you again!
Love, Cat
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