May 2019 my life changed because my mom was diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer's. We knew something was up when she was having a difficult time remembering things which was not like her. She went through countless years of misdiagnoseses and was finally referred to the neuro clinic where they did the first tests. She was then referred to Mayo Clinic in Rochester where it was confirmed that she has early onset of Alzheimer's. My dad was a huge advocate for my mom & caring for her so my hope this year is to follow in his footsteps & raise funds to end Alzheimer’s. Since my dads passing, my brother & I have taken on the responsibility of being her caregiver. Please help us reach our goal not only for my mom, but my dad who advocated for her too. My mom has, and always will be a fighter no matter what life throws at us.
I walk not only for my mom, but for my grandfather who had Parkinson's disease and my grandmother who passed away from primary progressive aphasia as well as everyone else fighting this horrible disease. #EndAlz #Fighters
I'm leading the way to Alzheimer's first survivor by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's(R). Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.
Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease. Please make a donation to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
Thank you for joining the fight against Alzheimer's!
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