Help me reach my goal for Washburn Challenge!
This June, I'm participating in the Washburn Challenge by biking and kayaking, all to raise vital and funding for the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
Today, over seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. And behind every diagnosis is a network of caregivers—nearly 13 million in the U.S. alone—providing unpaid care, often at great emotional, physical, and financial cost. This year, the total cost of Alzheimer’s and dementia care in the United States is estimated at $409 billion, making it one of the most expensive, and devastating, diseases in our country.
For the first time, not only do we have a blood test used in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease cleared for use by the FDA, but we are also seeing treatments that do more than manage symptoms, they actually slow disease progression for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. These treatments are not cures, but they are meaningful steps forward, and they have reshaped what is possible. Ongoing studies, including very promising prevention-focused trials, are exploring whether we can one day stop Alzheimer’s before symptoms ever appear.
The Washburn Challenge has raised over $1,220,000 since it began in 2017. Together, we can keep this momentum moving forward, and show those facing Alzheimer's that they are not alone. Please make a donation today to help the Alzheimer's Association continue supporting families, advocating on their behalf and driving research toward more advancements.
Thank you!
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Donors
$180
Loren And Jamie Rosenzweig
$118
Robert Feinberg
Good for a good cause!
$100
Beth Schlesinger
Thank you for riding! XOX
$100
Jennie Alexander
$100
Judy And Howie Kahalas
Go for it! Great cause supported by great people.
$100
Marsha & Ludwig Alban
$100
Steven Rodman
Dear Joanie and Jay- I really admire what you are doing for this important cause. Thank you very much. Steve Rodman
$100
Steven Libenson
Good luck with the ride!
$100
Derouen | Levinson Group
$100
Debby Rowe
It’s an adventure. You go girl!
$75
Nancy & Alan
thank you for helping raise money each yesr. 💕 nancy & thank you for helping raise money each year. 💕 Nancy and Alan.
$65
Frumie And David Burns
$50
Jill Levine
Go Go Go and take pix! xox Jill and Gary
$50
Nancy Maule Mcnally
Wonderful Joanie!
$50
Janis Schelfhaudt
Thank you Jay & Joanie for your efforts!
$50
Rich & Diane Whaley
$50
Nick Mascoli
$50
Carol Price
$50
Susan Wasserberger
Wishing you the best of luck for a very worthy cause.
$50
Ted Gilbert
Happy to donate to a worthy cause. Have fun on the ride
$50
Courtney Bell
Good luck!
$50
Linda And Steven Goldman
$38
Cathy Gary Minnie
Way to go Joanie and Jay! We love u!!
$36
Mindy Fineout
$35
Clarice Sullivan
Keep pedaling and paddling!!!
$35
Rose Feinberg And Joel Schwartz
$35
Donna Mclaughlin
Thanx for helping me to remember what I came into the kitchen for!
$35
Paula
Have a safe walk. Paula
$35
Frumie And David Burns
great cause...thank you... :-)
$25
Marlene Kitrosser
Good luck. Happy to contribute
$25
Nancy Rosenthal
$25
Sharon Williams
Great cause! Good luck!
$25
Roberta Nord
Celebrating Joanie Bell and Jay Slobodkin
$25
Patrick Cosentino
Good luck
$25
Carol Mosgkowicz
$5
Vivian Ouziel
Go guys❤️
Go for it!