Today was the Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Disease. We raised $540 exceeding our goal of $200! By the time we got into registration, they ran out of shirts! With the money we raised, the family was allowed 5 free shirts that the association will order for us. Justin, David, Jake and I walked the mile in Corporate Woods, opting not to walk the 5k due to the children.
Jake needed a little caffeine to get him started! The turn-out was amazing including people young and old. People are so determined to end this horrible disease that there were participants even using walkers. Nothing was going to stop them from supporting their loved one afflicted with Alzheimer's. There was an older man, probably in his 70's, wearing a sign that read "walking in memory of my loving wife" walking by himself. It saddened me to think that she was possibly his only family! I am grateful for all of our friends and family who have supported us through this difficult time.
Mom,
I thought about you as we were walking today in your name. There are so many people affected by this disease, though selfishly I wanted to know,
why you! I am honored to have you as a mother and glad that I can due this for you! You wouldn't believe how many people there are
supporting you. We love you and miss you!
Brooke
