About
When I was a journalist, I was asked to write a story about Alzheimer's. I didn't know much about the disease then. But after researching it, I felt the best way to tell the story was to interview people who were suffering from it and the caregivers who were with them every step of the way.
The experience was heart wrenching. Those I interviewed were forgetting their loved ones and most cherished memories - everything they were - as each day went by. The toll on their caregivers was immense too. It didn't seem fair.
Since then, the Alzheimer's Association has been my charity of choice. And no matter where I've lived (Louisiana, St. Louis, Miami and Memphis), I've become involved with the local association to raise funds to #ENDALZ.
My 2021 fundraising goal is $34,000. I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for research, care and support to end Alzheimer's - and I need your support to achieve this goal.
Please make a donation to help; every dollar counts. Let's #Walk2EndAlz.
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's.
By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million.
Our Mission
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Our Vision
A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®.