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I'm walking to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the RVA Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on November 9, 2024. I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research, care and support.
Nearly 7 MILLION Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease. 1 in 3 Seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
I need your support to do my part! Please make a donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide. YOU can make a Donation through MY PAGE . . .
My Billie Jo (BJ) passed peacefully into her eternal rest on 1/22/2021 (her birthday and our anniversary) after a courageous 10-year journey with ALZ. As we started this journey together, I promised My BJ that she could always hold onto me; and as she did our love for one another grew closer and closer. My prayer was always that the Lord would allow me to be with My BJ "as she finished her race, when death would part us." I was (with the Lord's help) able to keep my promise to My BJ. My BJ would want me to continue Our Journey with ALZ by sharing "Our story of Love and JOY" with other families in their walk with ALZ. To know MY BJ was to love her . . . This is my fourth WALK without MY BJ! I carry "MY BJ" in "My Spirit" each and every day . . .
MY FAMILY AND I ARE WALKING IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED WIFE, MOM/STEPMOM AND GRANDMA BJ, and for future family generations without ALZHEIMER'S. As we walk, we celebrate our "Joy for The Journey " with our beloved BJ. Thank you for joining the movement! The END of ALZHEIMER'S DISEASES starts with us (you and I).
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
6000
I have raised
8000
My Goal
My Achievements
![Self-Donor](../2019walk/img/badges/self-donor.png)
Self-Donor
![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
![Grand Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/grand-champions-club.png)
Grand Champion
![Elite Grand Champion](../2019walk/img/badges/elite-grand-champions-club.png)
Elite Grand Champion
![Storyteller](../2019walk/img/badges/storyteller.png)
Storyteller
![Mobile Master](../2019walk/img/badges/mobile-master.png)
Mobile Master