Help us reach our goal!
My family is participating in the Washburn Challenge this June because Alzheimer’s has touched each of our lives. We’ll be biking 22 miles along the Shining Sea Bike Path and kayaking 7 miles out to Washburn Island and back to raise critical funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.
You can support us by joining our team and fundraising or by making a donation to help the Alzheimer’s Association continue supporting families, advocating for their needs, and advancing research.
Why We Participate
More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, supported by nearly 13 million caregivers who provide unpaid care, often at great personal cost. This year, Alzheimer’s and dementia care is expected to cost the U.S. $409 billion, underscoring the enormous impact of this disease.
While there have been encouraging advances in diagnosis and treatment, there is still a long road ahead. We take on this challenge for everyone affected, raising funds and awareness to support families and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s.
Since 2017, the Washburn Challenge has raised over $1.22 million. Together, we can keep that momentum going and show those facing Alzheimer’s they are not alone.
Register or donate today—thank you for your support!
Erica, Ben, Dave & Betsy
Thank you to our Donors
$300
Nick/jill Santoro
$250
Peter And Zoe Strope
$250
Ted And Stacy Cooper
Have a great ride!
$200
Erica Gongaware
$200
Dave & Betsy Caldwell
$100
Kathrine Cline
$100
Helen Mccarthy
$100
Marissa Santoro
Good luck!!
$100
David&shelley Petroy
Ben, enjoy the event. Don’t tip the kayak!
$100
Andrew Hanson
$100
Jill Petroy
$70
Anonymous
You go girl!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Go Ben!!!
$50
Colleen Zittlosen
$50
Maya Petroy
Love you guys!
$50
Barb Petroy
$50
Colleen Zittlosen
$50
Nick Santoro
$50
Emily Nolte
You’re a beast!!!! ❤️
$50
Debbie Lynch
Have a great ride Dave!
$50
Colleen Zittlosen
$50
Becky Carey
$50
Jen Fitzgerald
❤️
$50
Terrie & Don Cook
Good luck such a great cause
$50
Becky Carey
$50
Meaghan Eiland
Go Uncle David! 💜
$50
Becky Carey
$50
Sara Mccarthy
$35
Nick
$35
Susan And Jay
Good luck!!
$25
Betsy Caldwell
$20
Ted Cooper
$20
Jake Gongaware
$20
Joshua Hastings
Go!
$20
Dave, Thank You for your heart and dedication in fighting for a great cause. See you at the finish line brother.