This year, my family made a difficult decision to move my mom, Janice Smith, into a Memory Care unit due to dementia. I am thankful that she remains very warm, kind, and loving to those who care for her. Our weekly visits fill me with loving reminders of the mom that she was, is, and will continue to be.
Also, diagnosed with Alzheimer's this year my aunt, Lois Sawielski. My siblings and I have wonderful memories of times spent with her. May her daughters have an abundance amount of love, kindness, strength, and understanding as she progresses through the stages of this disease.
Last year, 2024, Allen & I lost sisters to Alzheimer's disease.
April 5, 2024 - I lost my little sister Jil Kamphefner to Alzheimer's. Jill would have celebrated her 61st birthday this year. Jill was a beautiful soul that was taken away too early.
May 2, 2024 - Allen lost his older sister Cindy Lenosky to Alzheimer's. Cindy would have been 66 years old this year. Cindy loved to have fun and share fun times with her family. She had brilliant mind and was fitness warrior taken too early.
All of these women are/were vibrant and have/had meaningful lives that are/were cut short by this disease. 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.
There are other families facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. I will walk for them and to remember my family members that are/were loved. With your help, I can raise awareness of Alzheimer's and make a difference in helping to find a treatment or cure.
Please make a donation or register as a participant and start your own fundraising efforts. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.
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