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Brecka Putnam

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Why I fight to end Alzheimer's

When dad was alive, he participated in a clinical trail for a new drug to slow progression of dementia. It was lots of trips to Iowa City, blood work, constant tests to see how much cognition had been lost. When he died, he donated his brain for more research. He knew he would never see a cure in his lifetime, but we promised to help find one in ours. On June 20th I'll be biking 20-30 miles to help keep this promise!
I was lucky enough to attend the Alzheimer's Association's National Volunteer event this year and saw some truly amazing research presentations. We are SO CLOSE to major gamechangers.
You can help us get there by a donation of $5 or $500 or whatever you can spare, or better yet join us! Bikes, Bars, the Best humans, and saving Brains? What's not to love? 

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Jun 19, 2026

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Anonymous

May 23, 2026

So proud of all of you riding to rid us of this horrible disease!

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Steve & Connie White

Jun 22, 2026

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Jun 19, 2026

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Laura Mccreery

May 22, 2026

Can’t wait to bike with you again!

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Brian And Melissa Fuhrmann

Jun 10, 2026

Love you! I'm so humbled by the work you do for the things and people you care for. I didn't know your dad, but I know he would be proud

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Amy Mck

May 26, 2026

Love how you honor your sweet Dad and fight to find a cure. <3

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Kelsey Kirk

Jun 02, 2026

So proud of you always!

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Sarah Bakula

May 30, 2026

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Patricia Edde

Jun 03, 2026

My mom had alzheimers also which is why I moved back here from California after I retired. She passed away only 1 month after I moved back but I was able to spend all of that time with her and she remembered who I was until 3 days before her passing. I am now having some problems with my own memory with 1 cat scan indicating alzheimers and another one plus a lumbar puncture showing negative for it. Who knows where this all will lead but I have to keep pursuing it. Good luck on your fundraiser.

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Jacki Splittorf

Jun 04, 2026

Love you with all my ❤️

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Kennedy Folkedahl

May 21, 2026

Your passion is awesome. Your dad would be proud.

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Bridget Schroeder

Jun 09, 2026

I pray someday but probably not in my lifetime they find a cure for Alzheimer’s/ Lewy body dementia. No one in my family has had Alzheimer’s. But two of my family had dementia.

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Kathleen Gauthier

Apr 17, 2026

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Benjijiji Nichols

Jun 20, 2026

Yoooooooooooooooo!!!

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Jen Sime

Jun 01, 2026

Thank you for all you do to make it easier for others!

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Ivan And Brenda Hackman

Jun 20, 2026

Thank you Brecka for being such a strong advocate!!

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Steve Dickes

May 22, 2026

You are a rockstar!

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Ruth Ann Frazier

May 21, 2026

Thinking of you and your dedication to this event.

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Emily

May 21, 2026

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Terri Cohen

Jun 09, 2026

honored to honor you and your dad.

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Brecka Putnam

Mar 14, 2026

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Deb Batchelder

May 20, 2026

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Drift: Strength & Yoga Center

May 21, 2026

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Lauren Rump

Jun 15, 2026

You are such a light in this world. Thank you for always inspiring me to be a better human.

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Lauren Dietz

Jun 08, 2026

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Amy Suzan

Jun 03, 2026

Love you and can’t wait to hangout soon!!!! Thank you for pushing on! I miss our dads!!

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Sally Ericksen

May 23, 2026

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Sarah

Jun 09, 2026

Thank you for making a difference in this world!

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Carmen Johnson

May 21, 2026

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Machelle And Jerry Bulman

May 21, 2026

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Erica Male

May 30, 2026

Love and hugs to you! From the other half of the “show”!

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Joann Richards

May 22, 2026

Go Brecka!!!

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Erin Shaw

Jun 09, 2026

Happy Birthday!

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Corinna Bahr

Jun 09, 2026

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Brecka Putnam

Jan 11, 2026

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Jess Mccain And Family

May 23, 2026

Keep up the great work!

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Catherine Sisson

Jun 18, 2026

Best of luck on your ride. I wish I could do more.

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