Walk to End Alzheimer's - New London

This morning I gave a 10-minute presentation about something that is currently hitting close to home for people in my family. Alzheimer's Disease. 

About a year-and-a-half ago, we received news that a family member was diagnosed with the disease. We have since witnessed and heard about stories and experiences with this relative. He is having anxiety issues. He can't

remember where he is going; he gets lost easily. He is having cognitive and judgment issues in various situations. It is a difficult to see and watch. 

Alzheimer's is a serious issue. It is the 6th leading cause of death in America. As of February 9, 2018, the statistic is 500,000 new diagnoses every year. It is a progressive disease caused by the build up of protein in the brain, causing brain cells to die. It is terminal, it takes 5-20 years to cause death. There is no cure.

There is no cure...but there is always hope, one of the greatest assets of the human spirit. No matter how many lives Alzheimer's takes, we will continue to fight for a cure and an end. To that end, consider supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's - New London. It takes place September 15, 2018, starting at Ocean Beach. Registration starts at 9am, ceremony at 10am, walk at 10:30am. The walk is 2:30pm. All support raised goes to the Alzheimer's Association and their continued efforts to fund and research a cure.

Join River Delta BNI in supporting this cause. You can donate in either of these places:
- River Delta BNI Team @ Alz
​- River Delta BNI Team @ FB - (in the team captain's name)

Be the change you want to see in the world. Together we can end the disease once and for all.