Amigos:

Thank you all who have contributed in the past to my fundraising efforts on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association.  Your generosity is so appreciated.  I am raising funds again this year for this cause.

Sadly, I must share that on August 10, 2024, Dad peacefully passed away from the effects of Alzheimers    

Dad had been battling Alzheimer’s since 2019.   Dad finally succumbed to the effects and progression of this merciless disease.  My little dog Marley and I were by Dad’s side as he slipped away.  My mother, brother and nephew were nearby.   Mom and Dad had been married for 69 years at time. 

La maravillosa atención brindada por Beacon Hospice hizo que la transición de papá a la otra vida fuera pacífica. Por eso estaré eternamente agradecido.

Como muchos de ustedes saben, en diciembre de 2019, a mis padres les diagnosticaron Alzheimer. Ha sido un proceso largo y doloroso desde entonces. Mi madre todavía está con nosotros, pero hace poco ingresó en un centro de cuidados paliativos. 

I have been fortunate to have had my parents in my life for such a long time but saddened that Alzheimer’s caused such a deterioration in their final years.  Dad remained positive until the end, although he lost the ability to speak and was confined to a wheel chair.  Mom remains cheerful, but required assistance with all activities.  

Mom and Dad went into Assisted Living in August 2022.  Sadly, both of them were on a steady path of decline. 

I am determined to go the distance for all those affected by Alzheimer’s. I am inspired by the strength of the more than 6 million Americans living with this disease.   My heart breaks for the  11 million family members and friends who provide them with care. I am also inspired by science.

En este momento, no hay escasez de ideas en la investigación del Alzheimer, solo dólares. Para recaudar fondos, estoy participando en el Ride to End ALZ, un evento de recaudación de fondos de un día totalmente apoyado. Planeo andar en bicicleta 100 millas. Cada dólar recaudado apoya los esfuerzos de la Asociación de Alzheimer para descubrir métodos de tratamiento y prevención de la enfermedad de Alzheimer.

Con cada milla que recorro, estoy recaudando fondos para avanzar en la investigación del primer superviviente de la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Gracias por apoyar esta importante causa. Comuníquese conmigo si está pasando por el Alzheimer's viaje con un ser querido. A veces, solo necesito compartir el viaje. Cariñosamente, Lynn