End Alzheimer's!

On Saturday, October 8th, I will be participating in Atlanta's Walk to End Alzheimer's. The end of Alzheimer's disease starts here. I'm walking to celebrate the life of Mary Smith, her family, and so many others who have been affected by Alzheimer's.

Mary's daughter, Stephanie, is one of my dearest friends (and my Phi Mu pledge sister) and she has been by her mother's side every step of the way. Through my friendship with Stephanie and Mary, I have watched a vibrant and loving woman, who was like a second mother to her daughters' friends, become barely able to comprehend the joy of being Mother of the Bride. I have watched my friend struggle to take care of her own young family while also having the responsibility of taking care of her mother who was diagnosed with this disease at such a young age. I am walking side by side with Stephanie and my friends so that another family will not have to watch the life fade from their loved one's eyes.

I’m walking to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the 2011 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, I’m committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.

Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.

I need your support to do my part! Please make a donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into prevention, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.

Thank you for joining our movement! The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here.

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