I'm fundraising for my Grandpa
My story is a very personal one. I was raised by a supportive family that was rooted in the love that my Grandparents had for each other, and for us. When my Grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimers, I saw that he was not the only one in need of support. A disease like Alzheimers does not only affect one person. It takes a toll on everyone in its proximity. I watched as those I hold closest in my life had to come to grips with this new reality. Everything changed in a fundamental way. As I have shared my story with others, I've come to learn that I am not alone in this experience.
I believe in community. I believe in love for others. I believe in support for those in need.
It is not often that you are presented with a tangible way to make a difference in someone else's life. This is one of those opportunities.
Please join me in our efforts to support the Alzheimer's Association and its work to enhance care and support programs and advance research toward methods of treatment, prevention, and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Thank you to my Donors
$1,000
Carson Gillaspia
$500
Ashley And Paul Schuberth
In honor of your sweet Grandpa and your Momma! It's a family disease and she gave him the best love, care and attention! Go Car Car! We love you!
$400
Team Shoshalmedia
Go Carson!
$100
The Garris Family
$100
Anonymous
For my grandpa, who I lost New Years Day 2025. We miss you.
$60
Anonymous
$60
Stephanie Langton
For my gramma 💜
$60
Anonymous
$60
Brenda Marcisz
Love you!
$60
Amanda Jones
For my dad. Thank you for sharing your joy with the world!
$50
Caroline
Go get em
$50
Clara
Go Carson! Run for my grandpa and grandma too ❤️
$50
Lesli Marriott
For my Dad who has just been diagnosed. Run Carson Run!
$50
Hannah Mackler
Go Carson!!! Proud of ya, Crust!
$50
Anonymous
Run for my Nana!
$50
Helen
Hi Carson! This is such an awesome opportunity, and can’t wait to watch all your videos about the training. Your content is a relaxing departure from the other New York, marathon-running, finance-bro stuff that I see on social media. You motivate not for the sake of improvement, but for enjoyment. So cool. Aside from my adoration of your content, I had a family member who had Alzheimer’s, as well. My Pop Pop, who was a forester and Wall Street guy, spent his last few years in my family’s house under our care, and it was then when I realized how complex the illness is for the person and their loved ones. No one person’s experience with Alzheimer’s is the same, but everyone agrees that all they want to do is bring peace to those who struggle with the disease. So that is why I had to donate immediately when I saw your post. Thank you for choosing this cause, and good luck!
$50
Grace Rogers
$50
Stacey Iofredo
You inspire me every day with your joy!
$50
Colleen Colleen Allare
$40
Anonymous
$35
Lizzie Kolakoski
Thanks for all you do to spread joy, positivity, and just genuinely being yourself. And thanks for this, my family has been impacted by Alzheimer’s too. Keep doing what you’re doing!
$35
Rachel
For my grandpa who had Parkinsons and Alzheimers before he passed away.
$35
Emily
Keep up the great work 😊
$30
Stephanie Kos
You’re amazing!
$25
Ashley Searls
Your content makes my day!! Keep being a positive light in this world!
$25
Shannon Fitzmaurice
$25
Anonymous
$25
Brooke Bayless
$20
Anonymous
$20
Teya
YOU GOT THIS!!!
$20
Anonymous
Love your videos! You spread so much positivity and joy!
$20
Anonymous
❤️❤️❤️
$20
Caroline Percy
Thanks for keeping us entertained from this side of the pond!
$10
Li_sl
You‘re the best!
$10
Anonymous
$10
Gabby Turner
For my favorite running influencer and all families affected by Alzheimer's. See you at the start line!!
$10
Alina
For my grandma ☝🏼 rest in peace 💗
$10
Kendall Bradley
Thanks for bringing so much joy to the world! You got this!! 💪🏅🏆🍞
$10
Anonymous
For my grandma and father in law
$10
Anonymous
best of luck! race bread design?
$10
Anonymous
$10
Ruby Pace
$10
Atis
$5
Noah Fochek
LETS GO CRUST
$5
April Mokwa
Keep making running fun!
$5
Anonymous
$5
Callista
Thank you so much for doing this. Thank you for inspiring others to run with joy, bake with joy, and face life with joy. You rock!
