I'm fundraising for....
My mom, Natalie.
By participating in the NYC Marathon, I've committed to raising awareness and funds to advance the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association® in honor of my mom, Natalie.
In March 2024, at age 55, my mom, Natalie, was officially diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. Early onset Alzheimers affects individuals under 65, and is an aggressive form of the disease that leads to a more rapid decline in memory impairment and cognition.
Mom's strength, warmth, and adventurous spirit continues to inspire everyone that knows her! We raise money for my mom, and every family facing this disease to celebrate their strength, their light and beautiful reminder to live every day to its fullest.
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!
With love,
Stefanie
My Updates
Welcome 💌
This journey is deeply personal to me.
In March 2024, my mom, Natalie, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at just 55 years old. Watching someone you love face this disease changes you forever — but if there’s one thing my mom continues to teach everyone around her, it’s how to live with strength, warmth, humor, and adventure no matter what life throws your way.
This year, I’ll be running the NYC Marathon in her honor while raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Every mile I run represents not only my mom, but every individual and family impacted by this devastating disease.
Through this page, I’ll be sharing updates on training, fundraising events, milestones, and the incredible people supporting this mission along the way. My hope is to spread awareness, encourage conversation, and remind people to cherish every moment with the people they love.
Thank you for being here, for supporting this cause, and for joining me in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Your support — whether through donations, sharing this page, or simply following along — truly means more than I can put into words.
With love,
Stefanie
Thank you to my Donors
$500
Anonymous
$250
Stefanie Mcmillan
$200
Ken Greb
Stef, it’s great that you and Nick are doing this for your Mom and all those with Alzheimer’s! ❤️
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Molly Greb
So proud of you stef!!!!!!
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Anonymous
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch at mile 27 is going to taste like heaven.
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Megan Christy
So beyond proud of you Stef! So much love to you and your family 💜
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Christopher Volker
Cheering you on as you run for a great cause! - Chris and Meg
$100
Mia Files
I am so proud of you. You’re an amazing human and I can’t wait to see you accomplish this! 💜
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Adam Guadagno
Love you Stef!!!
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Megan Johnston
So proud of you!!
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Cat Lerario
Let’s go Stefffy!!!! Love ya mama
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Anonymous
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Sophy
Rooting for you and your family always !
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Lauren And Cullen Robinson
So proud of you and love you so much, Stef!! What a way to honor your mom 💜
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Jason T
$50
Kathy Depiero
Lauren’s mom -You go girl!!!!!
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Mary Day
So proud of you!!! You’re going to do incredible 💜
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Brenna Pellon
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Christine
Good luck Stef!
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Anonymous
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Anna Riegger
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Rebecca Choi
Go Stefanie!!!
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Jessie Semanick
Great job Stefanie!
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Catie Kress
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Anonymous
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Alexcia Danko
My grandpa suffered from dementia, here’s to fighting the good fight and I’m keeping your mom and family in my thoughts everyday!!
