Michael Curran

Washburn Challenge

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

$1,000

Mike & Christy Curran

$500

Hans & Patrice Hagen

$500

Rick & Lori Fopiano

$500

Ed And Moe Filippine

$500

Dan And Coleen Kane

$250

Kathleen And Jeff Mortimer

Sorry we can't join you this year. Thanks for making a difference.

$250

Taylor Feery

Go Mike!!

$250

Jonathan Dipaolo

Thank you for doing this! Means so much to us!

$250

Susan Gruber

Happy to support you in this challenge!

$250

George Driscoll

$100

Kevin Waterhouse

$100

Jim Bonasia

$100

Gareth Charter

$100

Michael Mckay

$100

David Crispi

$100

Robert Ernst

Good luck!

$100

David Borah

$100

Lori And Bill Seuch

Go get em!!!!

$100

Mary Beth Mcglashan

$75

Mike And Karen Mceachern

$50

Jeanne Guessetto

Great to see you supporting the Alzheimer's Association, and raising awareness of a disease we both have been impacted by. Best of luck!

$50

Jim Doyle

Go get ‘em, Michael.

$50

Dumping Deano

Good work GOAT

$50

Paul Smith

$50

C J Smith

Good luck to the goat !

$35

Douglas Spink

Well, done, Michael

$35

Tom Nolting

Great cause to get behind, Mike (aka Big Guy)! Hope you and your family are all well. BITB. Tom

$35

Jim Bonasia

Great Cause Mike / best of luck. Jim

$35

Paul Shorthose

Nice work, Mike.