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Help Melanie raise money

For participating in The 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

I'm running the Falmouth Road to END ALZ!

There are few things you can really *do* when someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer's aside from loving them, spending time with them, and trying to commit everything about them to memory.  But, I wanted to find something to do to honor my Dad & when I found running + fundraising + Cape Cod (his favorite place on Earth), I thought, "This is it!"  I was selected to join Team End ALZ for the Falmouth Road Race this August and have set a fundraising goal of $1551.  Why the $51?  We lovingly refer to my parents' house (51 Terrace) as "The Five-One", but WAIT.  There's more...this is the 51st running of the Falmouth Road Race...and the race is the weekend of my parents' 51st Anniversary! If you've read this far and are interested in donating to my efforts, can you include 51 somehow?  Maybe $25.10, $51, $151.51...you get it the idea.  If you've ever met my Dad, you know that he is one of the most generous men around -- he never hesitated to give his time, energy, love, or laughter.  Thanks in advance for supporting me and honoring Rich - he's quite simply the best. 

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Join the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementias by making a donation today! Team End ALZ is raising vital awareness and funding to support local families and individuals facing Alzheimer's and dementia while funding research for treatments and a cure. Currently there are no survivors. We run for the first survivor. Please donate today!

To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association please visit alz.org or call the 24/7 helpline: 800.272.3900.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 17 Rick and Fran DelVecchio Good luck, Melanie! $51.51
Aug 16 Anonymous Hey Melanie, Such an amazing job you're doing for Alzheimer's research -- we're super proud of you! Best of luck in Falmouth!! - The Lohs $28.10
Aug 15 Chris Regal Undisclosed amount
Aug 15 Diane Colacino $100.00
Aug 15 Mary Beth Carpinello $100.00
Aug 14 Jane McLaughlin Rich is a gem, always will be. Alzheimer’s can’t take that away. So proud of you, Mel $55.35
Aug 14 Mickey Williams Melanie, with all these 51's you just had to do this! What a great tribute to your Dad. Enjoy your run $57.00
Aug 14 Joann fitzgerald $57.00
Aug 14 Earlene Topper Have a great race! Undisclosed amount
Aug 14 Donna Montroy $28.10