Help Dave raise money

Seven years ago, my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. At the time, I understood it as a disease that affected memory, but over the years, I came to see how deeply it impacts every part of a person’s life—and the lives of everyone who loves them.

My mom was the heart of our family. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome and could light up any room with her kindness and laughter. As Alzheimer’s progressed, we watched her struggle with things that once came so naturally. The disease slowly took away memories, conversations, and pieces of the person we knew.

Last month, my mom passed away from complications related to dementia. Losing her has been incredibly difficult, but it has also strengthened my commitment to this cause. Alzheimer’s is more than memory loss. It changes families, places an enormous burden on caregivers, and leaves a lasting impact on everyone it touches.

This year, I am running the Falmouth Road Race in memory of my mom and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. I am running to honor the incredible woman she was, to support families who are facing this disease today, and to help fund the research that will one day lead to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

The Alzheimer’s Association provides hope through research, advocacy, education, and support for families navigating this disease. I am proud to run alongside an organization that is working every day toward a future without Alzheimer’s.

If you are able, I would be grateful for your support. Every donation helps advance research, provide resources for families, and bring us one step closer to ending this disease.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting a cause that means so much to me and my family.