During the summer of 2014, my father was diagnosed with and passed away from CJD. We were unaware of what CJD was, nor did we know of the problems that came along with being diagnosed. The CJD foundation helped us through that very difficult time, and we are forever greatful.

The mission of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation is to support families affected by Prion Disease, raise awareness, and support medical education and research. We have seen the foundation develop and grow over the years, but their mission isn't complete until a cure is found. Yearly fundraisers like Strides for CJD help fund programs to support families in need and forward research.

Please consider making a donation of any amount in memory of my Dad - John E. Lukitsh

Thank You,
- John A. Lukitsh

Strides for CJD is an annual walk/run to raise awareness of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare neurodegenerative disease that has no treatment or cure. Through this event, anyone -- anywhere -- can pay tribute to their loved ones and raise funds for the CJD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Funds raised support our programs including:

• Our 24/7 helpline, support groups, conference, and other family programs throughout the year.
• Research grants to help scientists make important discoveries and bring us closer to a cure.
• Medical education to help raise awareness and understanding of prion disease.

To donate to my personal fundraising page, text STRIDES2023 to 50155. 

Donations of $250 and above are considered sponsorships.

Sponsorship Levels:

• Premier: $20,000
• Diamond: $10,000
• Platinum: $5,000
• Gold: $1,000
• Silver: $500
• Bronze: $250

Premier, 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 (not their logo) listed on participant T-shirts and signage. Silver and Bronze Sponsors will have their name listed on the Strides for CJD website only.