Memory Walk 2008

Imagine not recognizing your own children, your friends, your own spouse. Imagine the fear that would strike you if someone you love tried to hug you and you thought they were trying to hurt you. Imagine living in your mind in another time and place, often that of your childhood. Confused, combative, helpless, sad..these are all words and scenarios that describe an individual living with Alzheimer's. I have witnessed it first hand so many times. My grandaddy suffered with the disease for many years before his death. The hardest part was the fact that it was as if his body was just a shell. His memory had been totally erased. My wonderful and dedicated mom runs numerous support groups for Alzheimer patients and their caregivers. Their group is called, "For Their Sake". This weekend, we will all once again walk to help raise money to support research for this devastating disease. While there have been numerous breakthroughs in the world of science, we still need help. This is one of the causes that I feel very strong about and hope that you will help support my cause this year.

This years walk will be done in loving memory of William Lee Powell and all those from the Community Hospital Anderson Alzheimer's Support Group, Anderson, Indiana.