Eileen's Art to End Alz Fundraiser

By Eileen Hendriksen

Thank you to all our supporters

$50

Top supporter

Anonymous

Sep 09, 2025

$30

Top supporter

Mary Ellen Hendriksen

Sep 03, 2025

Thank you for the beautiful suncatcher!

$20

Top supporter

Eileen Hendriksen

Sep 03, 2025

My achievements

First Donation
First Donation

First Donation

Raised 25%
Raised 25%

Raised 25%

Raised 50%
Raised 50%

Raised 50%

Raised 75%
Raised 75%

Raised 75%

Reached Goal
Reached Goal

Reached goal

My Updates

My Alzheimer's/Dementia Story

Wednesday 3rd Sep
Personally, Alzheimer's disease & other dementia have had a huge impact on my family. My Oma (my dad's mom, who was an avid knitter & crocheter until the disease progressed and she could no longer keep track of her stitches) had Alzheimer's disease and passed away in 2020. My Grandpa (my mom's dad) suffered from Parkinson's with dementia and passed away in 2008. Additionally, my Great-Grandma (my mom's mom's mom) also suffered from Alzheimer's disease before she passed away when I was little and my husband's abuela also passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2020. One of my uncles (my dad's brother) is now living with dementia symptoms as well.

I've been participating in fundraising efforts for the Alzheimer's Association since 2014. I started out by selling things I've knitted in exchange for donations. Later I learned to crochet and included that in my fundraising. Now, I'm also including stained glass pieces and occasionally my pottery. Yes, I have a lot of hobbies!

Please go here to view what's available or request a custom work of art: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3TfZxTR71J-4WTqsMa0xq9WQVqrBS36aVRLEjKhSIDB8ufA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112913264089514747443