I am walking again this year on September 14 at the beautiful Seascape Resort to help END ALZHEIMER'S. Yesterday was the 2 year's since my mom passed. Like so many of my friends losing a parent is devastating and even more difficult is watching them slip away with compilations from dementia.
I miss my mom so much, her daily phone calls and just knowing I could reach out whenever I needed too. She was loving, funny and very smart. I never would have thought I would have 2 parents effected with Dementia and the pain of watching them both suffer was unbearable. It is so important for me to continue raising awareness both to honor my mom and dad and to help others and hopefully find a cure.
This disease is devastating and PERSONAL to me and my family.
I am walking again this year in the 2024 Santa Cruz Walk to End Alzheimer’s event being held on September 14, 2024. I have spent the past 12 years walking, raising awareness, advocating and raising money in our hope to one day have a cure in fighting Alzheimer’s Disease. In the meantime all the money we raise through our event helps with outreach, support, education and fund our 24 hour National Hotline. Alzheimer’s Disease profoundly changed my life and the life of my family as I know it does with so many families. The disease took my dad away from everyone he loved, his passions, his work, he lost himself and in the end we had a "long goodbye." Watching a loved one disappear and not recognize you is devastating, but throughout our journey I saw glimpses of my dad, the twinkle in his eye and his funny little smirk. I treasure those moments.
I walk for My Community, my family, and all of those dealing with the devastating challenges brought on by Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Any amount you are able to donate to our Santa Cruz Walk is so very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for your love, friendship and support over the years. I am walking for my Dad Charles J. Grebmeier, my Mom Barbara Grebmeier Dawson, Peggy Merrell, Toni Merrell, Bob Rader and everyone dealing with Alzheimer’s. My team Cure be Found is honored to have so many wonderful team members who are working tirelessly to fundraise, we were the top team in Santa Cruz again last year and with your help we hope to be again.
Thank you,
Julie Grebmeier (Merrell)
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