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? 

Thank you to all our supporters

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Women's Weekend Out Craft And Vendor Show

Apr 30, 2026

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Laura Mccreery

May 22, 2026

Can’t wait to bike with you again!

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Doug And Sue Burks

May 21, 2026

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Kennedy Folkedahl

May 21, 2026

Your passion is awesome. Your dad would be proud.

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Steve Dickes

May 22, 2026

You are a rockstar!

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Kathleen Gauthier

Apr 17, 2026

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Emily

May 21, 2026

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Ruth Ann Frazier

May 21, 2026

Thinking of you and your dedication to this event.

$35

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Brecka Putnam

Mar 14, 2026

$35

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Drift: Strength & Yoga Center

May 21, 2026

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Deb Batchelder

May 20, 2026

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Facebook Donation

Mar 27, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026

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Machelle And Jerry Bulman

May 21, 2026

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Carmen Johnson

May 21, 2026

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Joann Richards

May 22, 2026

Go Brecka!!!

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Brecka Putnam

Jan 11, 2026

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