Ten years ago, we lost my beloved stepmother, Jane Connor Hale, to early onset dementia. She was only 65, just ten years older than I am today. Although she wasn't my biological mother, Jane was a tremendous influence in my life, and one of the best people I ever knew. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her. To witness her suffering from the effects of dementia at an early age was truly heartbreaking. I miss her every day.
My father, Dan Hale, has been diagnosed with dementia, after losing his wife of nearly forty years to this disease. I am so lucky to have one of the coolest dads on the planet! He and Jane taught me the importance of treating all people equally and with respect, to care for the planet, and to stand up to injustice in all forms. Dad is a music lover, a fan of the outdoors, and a brilliant attorney.
Dad is still fairly early in his disease progression, and while it has brought changes and challenges, I hold on to the hope that a cure is within reach.
I walk in support of my father and in memory of Jane, and with the hope that we someday soon find a cure to prevent others and their families from suffering from this cruel disease.
Al participar en la Caminata de la Asociación de Alzheimer para acabar con el Alzheimer, estoy generando conciencia y recaudando fondos para avanzar en la lucha contra esta enfermedad, fondos que permiten a la Asociación de Alzheimer brindar atención y apoyo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, mientras acelera la investigación crítica.
Las familias que enfrentan la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias nos necesitan y, con su ayuda, podemos estar ahí para ayudarlas. Haga una donación o regístrese como participante y comience sus propios esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos. Juntos podemos acabar con la enfermedad de Alzheimer.
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