Fundraising Page: In Loving Memory of Les Schroeder

Fundraising for the CJD Foundation

In Loving Memory of Les Schroeder

Les Schroeder Memorial Research Grant - 2025

In January of 2023, Les was diagnosed with Cruzfeldt-Jakobs Disease (CJD) - a rare, and 100% fatal brain disease.  At that time we setup a page on Caringbridge.org to help family and friends understand his diagnosis and keep aware of his progress.  Just 3 months after diagnosis, Les passed away - in April of 2023 (link to his obituary).

Les had what is called sporadic or spontaneous CJD - the type affecting most people who develop the disease for no apparent reason (Link to read more about CJD). 

To balance the deep feeling of grief associated with his passing, I'm supporting the important work of the CJD foundation.  The mission of the CDJ foundation is to support families with loved ones affected by this disease providing much needed education and advocacy. 

As well, the CJD foundation directly supports research through grants that furthers our understanding and helps find treatments for this incidious disease, collaborating with scientists, clinicians, medical centers, health authorities, and professional associations internationally.

With this fundraising page, I'm establishing an annual Memorial Research Grant in Les' name (a $10,000 (USD) minimum).  

I hope you'll join me and help fund the 2025 Memorial Research Grant in tribute to Les - making a difference in the fight to end the suffering caused by CJD. 

Yours

Jim   

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  • Burke-Brunger Fund of the Horizons Foundation 3 weeks ago
  • Creative B'stro 5 weeks ago
  • TIM LINERUD This donation is given in the name of Nora Daly, who was a co-worker with Les at Pac Bell Last month $500.00
  • walter crump In loving memory of Les Schroeder who was a true gem of a man and a light in so many peoples lives. Also in support of his lovely husband Jim Winslow and his work help find a cure for CJD. Les and Jim will always be an extraordinary couple--2 amazing guys I am so lucky to have known. Last month $50.00
  • Anonymous For all who walked and remembered … funding Les’ memorial research grant - bringing hope for those affected by this terrible disease   Last month $2,800.00
  • Anonymous For all who walked and remembered … funding Les’ memorial research grant - bringing hope for those affected by this terrible disease   Last month $2,800.00
  • Vickie Bates Last month $1,000.00
  • TIM LINERUD This donation is given in the name of Nora Daly, who was a co-worker with Les at Pac Bell Last month $500.00
  • James Shay Last month $500.00
  • Anonymous September 2025 $500.00