I'm fundraising for...
My grandparents and a future without Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia have woven themselves through generations of my family. Running 26.2 miles through the city I love and call home with TEAM ALZ is my way of turning love and loss into action.
My grandpa, "Pip," is living with dementia. The disease has slowly stolen his storytelling, his humor, and his independence. We grieve those changes while holding onto the moments that remain, like the smile that still lights up the room when we're together. Beside him is my grandma, "Mimi," his wife, devoted caregiver, and the most selfless person I know. This past year, they celebrated 59 years of marriage, a testament to their promise of "in sickness and in health." They are the reason I run. I know these challenges are familiar to far too many families, and that shared heartbreak is exactly what drives me and so many of us forward.
Every mile, from training to race day, I will carry their story with me and run with the hope that history doesn't have to repeat itself for my family, or for countless others.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's today, and that number is expected to nearly double to 13 million by 2050. Our future is at risk, and we must come together to change the course of this disease.
By supporting my run, you're helping the Alzheimer's Association advance care, fund research, and work toward what we all hope for: a cure. Every dollar makes a difference. Please consider making a donation, and thank you for joining the fight. I hope to see you on race day!!
All the love,
Courtney 💜
Thank you to my Donors
$500
Kn Llc
$500
Berlin Batting Cages
Go Court!
$500
Juwon Park
Go, Courtney, go! 💕
$250
Marko Sango
$250
Laurie Nelson
So proud of you! As Pip would say LOL (lots of love!)
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Courtney Nelson
$200
David Buck
Go Court! Great Cause!!
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Sharon Phaneuf
$120
Chris Rose
Best of luck on your run honoring your Grandpa, who I love. What a tribute to him from you♥️
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Beth Lynch
Wow Courtney! Amazing.
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Quinn & Seb Camacho
We are soooo proud of you !!!!
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Bryanna Benvenuti
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Robert J Bosco
Great Courtney- Our Hope and Prayers are with U 🙏
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Carolyn And Rob Bosco
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Lisa Degroff
My dad also had dementia he and Dennis were great friends makes me sad that he is going through this 💔
$100
Tess
Go Courtney!!!
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Lisa Mccurdy
$100
Denisse Camacho
Amazing!! Good luck!
$100
Kelly Blessing
You are amazing!!!!! Can’t wait to watch you crush it!!!!
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Daniela Sznaj
Love you, Court! So proud of you and cannot wait to support you on marathon day!!❤️❤️❤️
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Danielle Varley
This organization is close to my heart. Cheering you on every step of the way. Proud of you!
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Laurie Kukler
Bless you... Love ya
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Elizabeth Mccurdy
Best of luck!! We are rooting for you!
$50
Olivia Galloway
Can’t wait to see you crush 26.2!
$50
Emma Schweitzer
$50
Alexa Siciliano
$50
Peg Maasz
Have a great race! Love to your family.
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Anonymous
You’re doing a great thing! Your mom raised a great girl!
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Taylor R
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Kayla Williams
Love you Court!! you are such an amazing granddaughter! This is such an awful disease.
