Thursday, August 23, 2007

Memory Walk

Chances are you know someone who has Alzheimer's disease, or have a friend who does. This disease cripples many older people. My Uncle who died this past December was suffering from Alzheimer's for awhile. It was so hard on his family, they never knew what to expect when they went to visit him, some days he would know who they were and some days he wouldn't. His family was broken over this experience. it is hard to spend the last days with someone who doesn't even realize who you are or why you are there.

Memory Walk is one of the nations largest efforts to raise money for this disease. The Memory walk is nationwide and if you visit Alzheimer's Association you can put in your zip code to find a walk near you. You can be a team leader, team walker or independent walker, they just ask you to sign up EARLY!! There are many opportunities here in Ohio, 3 within 30 minutes of Cleveland.

Why not become a team captain and recruit your own team, exercise+fun+friends+good cause=Feeling GOOD. Ask family, friends, co-workers or neighbors, not many people turn down a chance to help people in need, and chances are they probably know someone suffering from this illness.

Alzheimer's Association has raised million and million of dollars for research on this disease, check them out for all the info.



Some lucky participant might also WIN a trip to Las Vegas.

Alzheimer Association

Wouldn't it be nice to get your whole family involved in a charitable cause? You never know who in your family may suffer from this disease. It is sad to think, but really, you just never know.








1 comment:

Renata said...

When is the walk? Did I miss it?