My Dad, Gary Turner, had a passion for life. He never felt his age. At 68 years old he was still very active and living life to the fullest. He started having symptoms that concerned him so he sought medical help at his primary care doctor and then emergency room visits and hospital stays at two different hospitals over the course of two weeks. After having a spinal tap done the results came back 98% positive for CJD. Eighteen days after diagnosis he passed away. Before his diagnosis no one in our family or anyone we knew had ever heard of this rare disease. This disease moves so rapidly we did not know just how fast it would happen. We hope to raise awareness for CJD in his honor so that other families can be helped to prepare sooner and to help find a cure. We love you Dad. 

To donate to my Strides for CJD text STRIDES2022 to 50155. 

Donations of $250 and above are considered sponsorships.

Sponsorship Levels:

• Diamond: $10,000
• Platinum: $5,000
• Gold: $1,000
• Silver: $500
• Bronze: $250

Diamond and Platinum Sponsors will have their name or logo displayed on participant t-shirts, the Strides for CJD website, and signage. Gold Sponsors will have their name or logo displayed on the Strides for CJD website, and will have their name listed on participant T-shirts and signage. Silver and Bronze Sponsors will have their name listed on the Strides for CJD website only.