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Friday 27th Feb Unfortunately, I have recently learned of more family members who have been affected by dementia. My grandmother had dementia, but I did not know that one of her sisters did, as well; my great aunt Gladys passed when I was 15. I also learned that both of her children, my mother’s cousins, have been impacted: her son passed away at age 56, and her daughter who is younger than my mother is currently living with the disease. I worry everyday how many of us will be touched by this in the years to come.Love Letters to #ENDALZ
Sunday 1st Feb I'm sharing my story in honor of my grandmother, whose strength and story continue to inspire me every day. By spreading these resources, I hope to reach caregivers and families who may be silently struggling - just as we once were.I’m
writing this because love means fighting for those who can’t. I know from experience that when you are in
the thick of it, you are in survival mode; you want to use your experience to help
raise awareness and move the mission forward, but there is not a spare second. If I knew then what I know now, I would not waste a single moment of the time I had with my grandmother. It felt like it lasted forever, but I would do it all again if I could. Since my time on the front line has
ended, I have chosen to use my time to help the Alzheimer’s Association push for
change.
Funds raised fuel research and
programs for families currently living with dementia.
Every dollar makes a difference. Please
consider joining me in creating change that truly matters.
Morton Pumpkin Festival
Sunday 14th Sep I want to give a special thank you to my friend Mary and Keller Crochet. Not only did Mary graciously host my little change jar and sign this weekend at the Morton Pumpkin Festival, but she also created a special item-a purple elephant-and donated the proceeds to the cause.Year 10
Friday 5th Sep I honestly don't know how long I've been participating in Do What You Love to End ALZ (previously called The Longest Day). I think I started with The Longest Day when the program started; I did Walk to End Alzheimer's a couple of times before that. I have a note from my grandma congratulating me on meeting my fundraising goal, and she passed 10 years ago, so I know it has been at least that long. It's amazing how fast the time goes.I will do anything I can to help the Alzheimer's Association in their mission to end Alzheimer's and all other dementias. My grandmother, Evelyn, didn't have Alzheimer's, but she had dementia. It changed our world. My family didn't have any experience with dementia, and until you've seen it, you can't believe how it affects every part of that person's life, and yours. Evy was one of the smartest, strongest people I knew, and then she needed help dressing herself and feeding herself. I worry every day that this disease will come for someone else in my family.
It's not the same sentence it used to be, though, thanks to the Alzheimer's Association's efforts in research. There is no cure (yet), but there are now multiple effective treatment options for early stages that can slow the progression of the disease. Now the fight is for knowledge and awareness, helping people get the diagnosis as early as possible so that they can have access to these treatments and more time with their loved ones.
In memory of Mrs. Morris from New Market In memory of Evy In memory of cousin Doug Sanders In honor of cousin Pam Sanders Kauffman