Memory Walk 2008

In 2005, give or take, my father starting displaying signs of early Alzheimer's. In April of 2008, he decided to go for a drive. He crossed traffic and cut in front of a police car, which t-boned his car. The car bounced into a tree, which wasn't good for either the car or the tree. Aside from some fractured ribs, no one was hurt. But the trauma of the accident pushed my father from functional to full blown Alzheimer's.

I had always known what Alzheimer's was, and that it wasn't a nice thing to have. But it wasn't until it came into my home and my family that I realized the impact it can have.We all age. We all grow old and fall into disrepair. But there's something about Alzheimer's, about how it robs you of your history and your connections and your mind, that just isn't...I don't know...just isn't fitting. It just isn't right.

It's a disease, but not a fact of life. There's an old saying about tyranny that applies here as well. Evil flourishes when good people do nothing.I can't cure any diseases, but I won't sit by and do nothing.

I am determined to make a difference. By participating in the 2008 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®, I have committed to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, as well as for care and support for people already affected by the disease. Currently more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's. Unless we find a way to change the course of the disease, 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s by 2050. I want to do my part to fight this fatal disease – but I can’t do it without your help. Memory Walk funds help the Alzheimer's Association advance important research into better treatments and a possible cure for Alzheimer’s. And for the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.

On behalf of the millions of Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s, thank you for supporting my efforts.

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