A while back, beaverretriever posted a thread about his uncle Frank and how seeing him deteriorate from the advanced stages of the disease has affected beaverretriever much more than he thought it would.
We learned that many of you also have family who were affected with the fatal disease. From that, we took the opportunity to make a difference and help others like uncle Frank by signing up to participate in the Memory Walk (http://memorywalk2007.kintera.org/fa...58C3AA9A3A6D00)this October.
For uncle Frank, the funds we raise will be too late to help him but we are walking in his honor and to help others with Alzheimer's, further research, and raise funds to aid those family coping with the disease.
More information about the event is below but you can skip it all and donate here: http://memorywalk2007.kintera.org/lasvegas/unclefrank. Every little contribution counts and will be much appreciated! Thank you for your support.
http://www.hellodaly.com/images/Uncl...ny_275x300.gif (http://www.twango.com/media/benitezj...enitezja.10046)Please click on photo to start song, "Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Millions of American families are caring for a loved one with AlzheimerÂ’s. One of those families is one of our own, Frank and Leanna Costanza. Uncle Frank (pictured above with Johnny) has been living with Alzheimer's for the past 8 years and is now in the advanced stages of the disease. This debilitating disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. and every 72 seconds, someone is diagnosed with the disease.
Recently, Frank and Leanna made a surprise visit to Las Vegas. It was good to see them and we had a great time but we were deeply saddened by the gravity of Uncle Frank's condition. I posted photos and wrote a little bit about our short visit with them the first time (http://www.hellodaly.com/2007/07/i-hope-you-dance.html) and once again (http://www.hellodaly.com/2007/07/dear-uncle-frank.html) before they left for their home in Montana.
For all of those millions of people fighting this disease and to honor Uncle Frank, Johnny and I are participating in the AlzheimerÂ’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter Memory Walk (http://memorywalk2007.kintera.org/fa...C90C634ACA4210 ) this October 20th right here in Las Vegas.
We hope to be able to raise at least $2,000 to support the AlzheimerÂ’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter*, which provides consultation, information and referral, and support programs to those affected by AlzheimerÂ’s. Our first donation of $150.00 came from Henderson Harley Davidson (http://www.hendersonhd.com/)! (For every $500 we raise, our names will be placed in a drawing to win one of two awesome trips to Las Vegas. We'd like to surprise Uncle Frank and Leanna with the award if we win.)
We know we can achieve our fundraising goal with the support of friends like you. Would you please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association? No amount is too small because collectively, we can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's. You can give online through the link below.
Thank you,
Johnny & Daly
beaverretriever & I'mtheBeaver
http://memorywalk2007.kintera.org/lasvegas/unclefrank
*The AlzheimerÂ’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter (http://www.alzdsw.org/index.shtml) is the first and largest health and social service organization dedicated to providing support for these families affected by dementia, finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for AlzheimerÂ’s disease.