Kemunto Michira

I'm fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association

Long-term care and the way we care for people at home is something I care deeply about. I believe there is so much work to be done to make sure people can age with dignity, receive the care and support they need, and that the families walking alongside them are supported too.

Alzheimer’s disease is one part of that much bigger picture. It affects not only the person living with the disease, but families, caregivers, communities, and the systems of care that surround them.

So when I somehow got inspired to run the Philadelphia Marathon this November and learned that I could do it while supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, it felt like an easy yes.

Running a marathon and raising $1,250 is, of course, only a very small part of a much bigger need. But starting here felt amazing. It gives me a tangible way to support work I genuinely care about while doing something I already love — running.

The funds we raise will support the Alzheimer’s Association’s work in care and support for people and families affected by Alzheimer’s, as well as research toward better treatment, prevention, and ultimately a cure.

I can run the miles, but I’d love for us to do the other part together. 💜

If you have a dollar or more to spare and share, I would be incredibly grateful for your support. Every contribution gets me a little closer to my $1,250 goal — and, more importantly, contributes to work much bigger than this one marathon.

Thank you for being part of it. 💜🏃🏽‍♀️