NOT-SO-FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Today an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease.
This will be my second year supporting those affected by Alzheimer's, but it is the first year that I am supporting someone I actually know and love. I have been personally affected by this disease, and so I'm participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this horrible disease. Our walk last year was a great success, and there were people from all walks of life showing their support - by walking, by running, by donating!
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts. I know I can make a difference with your support, should you feel inclined to give it! I also know that the current economy has made all of us re-evaluate where we allocate our monthly intake. It's definitely made it harder on everyone, and that is why I will be so thankful for any pennies I may receive towards this year's campaign! Thank you in advance for checking out the blog, and I cannot thank everyone enough for their extreme generosity - together, we can help end Alzheimer's!
Please copy the link to my page (below) into your web browser:
http://memorywalk09.kintera.org/lynchburg/endalznow
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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