Running a Marathon (ack!) for my Dad
My dad, Chris, taught me how to be creative, grateful, and fearless. He never had to lecture me about any of those things. He simply lived them every day. He was playful, funny, and full of unforgettable one-liners that have stayed with me my whole life. One of my favorites: “It’s not a chore, it’s play-work!”
We lost Chris to Alzheimer’s, but the way he lived, with curiosity, gratitude, conviction, and confidence, is something I carry with me every day. This year, I’m honoring his life by running the NYC Marathon and raising money to help fight this devastating disease.
Currently, more than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050. Our future is at risk, and we must come together to change the course of this disease.
Please support my efforts by making a donation. All funds raised benefit 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 for joining the fight against Alzheimer's disease!
Thank you to my Donors
$200
Tyler Lohman
$200
Nicole O'hallaron
$200
Colin & Virginia Dart
All the love from the Darts.
$120
Andrew And Ali La Manna
$120
The Laroccas
This is near and dear to our heart as well. Great work!! Run hard! Don’t stop!!
$100
Dave Hora
$100
Ryan Del Carlo
Joel, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I always remember him as a good man!
$100
Kc And Lauren Ellis
Go Joel!
$100
The Arietta's
Go Joel!! We'll be cheering you on from Oakland :)
$100
Claire Bernard
$100
Roger Davidson
Please don’t kill yourself trying to finish. We would miss you way too much!
$100
Heather Scharf
Thanks for putting your body through this to fight Alzheimer’s!
$100
Elise Spurio
$99.99
Jonathan
go joel go!
$87
Michael
Aww yeah let's go
$60
Joel Kampfe
$51.75
Doug Kampfe
i am donating for 5/16 of your running number - for real to put on my bulletin board .
$50
Chris Kampfe
Run like the wind my brotha! Thanks for supporting such a great cause!
$50
Kevin Spach
Good job jogging against forgetting. Next time swarve against cancer.
$50
Erin & Rene
Go Foozy, Go!!
$50
Grapes & Sand Publishing
$26
