I lost my wonderful mom to Alzheimer’s on April 10th, 2023. Loss in general – is crippling. Loss as a result of Alzheimer’s is painfully cruel and heartbreaking. It was for my family, and I know it is for so many others. Nearly 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S right now. By 2050 that number will be 13 million. Sadly, my experience will be one shared by many more families unless we can do something to stop it.
My mom lived with the disease for 4 to 5 years, perhaps longer. And I slowly watched her fade. Alzheimer's takes so much of what makes us… us. It steals our memories – the most valuable essence we all have and deserve to carry with us until we take our last breath. I watched my mom slowly fade away. The mom whose life literally revolved around her children, days before her death, could not remember my name no matter how hard she tried. I’ll never forget the sadness in her eyes, but also what she did manage to respond. She told the doctor "I don’t know his name, but I know he’s the person I love most in this world."
I'm doing this to honor my amazing mother.
By participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 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 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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