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Five months to the day of having my left hip replaced, I will be having my right hip replaced.
This one poses a new challenge as I have committed myself to a 2.5 mile walk for the Alzheimer's association. After the first surgery, at six weeks, I was able to walk a mile for the first time in over 6 months! Granted it was at an excruciating slow pace, but a step in the right direction. This time I will only have eight weeks to do 2 1/2 times that.
Your loving support would mean a lot to me, especially by donating to the Alzheimer's Association.
As I shared before, I have two markers for ALZ, one from each parent.
My dad, my father in law and my aunt all died with this debilitating disease. I have an idea of what's in store for me, but by keeping my body, my mind and my faith strong, I'm going to fight.
I hope you'll support me and those that you know and love who have suffered from the same.
Please join my team and walk with me on Oct 26, or give in kindness if you aren't able to walk by my side.
Either way, your support makes a difference to help educate, support and raise needed funds to advance the research to end ALZ
Alzheimer's isn't stopping and neither are we. 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.
Thank you for your support!
My Progress
Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
1995
I have raised
3500
My Goal
My Achievements
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Self-Donor
![Fundraiser](../2019walk/img/badges/fundraiser.png)
Fundraiser
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Top Team
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Top Fundraiser
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T-shirt
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Champion
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Grand Champion
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Storyteller
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Facebook Fundraiser
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10 DONATIONS