My ALZ Story
When I was a journalist, I was asked to write a story about Alzheimer's. I didn't know much about the disease then. But after researching it, I felt the best way to tell the story was to interview people who were suffering from it and the caregivers who were with them every step of the way.
The experience was heart wrenching. Those I interviewed were forgetting their loved ones and cherished memories, everything they were, as each day went by. The toll on their caregivers was immense too. It's not fair. Now I fight Alzheimer's in the communities where I live and work.
My $1M ENDALZ Pledge
In 2019, on my 40th birthday, I pledged to raise $200,000 for the Alzheimer's Association in 10 years. We crushed that goal in just 3.5 years. Now, my new pledge is to raise $1M lifetime by my 50th birthday. And I know we can achieve this goal together!
2012 --- $520
2013 --- $1,766
2014 --- $1,750
2015 --- $10,210
2016 --- $10,655
2017 --- $16,380
2018 --- $20,195
2019 --- $27,460
2020 --- $34,101
2021 --- $91,747
2022 --- $106,721
2023 --- $115,241
2024 --- $127,325
Lifetime Total: $564,081
We all deserve a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. And I'm not stopping until that happens. We're coming for you Alzheimer's ... it's time to #ENDALZ.
My Walk
My Walk
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Memphis, TN
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
My Team
Top Donors
Use of Funds
The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Learn More.
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
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