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Our family story

Paul and I are walking with other family members to honor my uncle, Jim Higgins. My Uncle Jim Higgins was struck with CJD disease in late 2022/early 2023. Our family was crushed when we received the devasting diagnosis. We lost Uncle Jim on March 28, 2023. Please help us raise funds to bring about awareness, to find the cause and in the future find a cure for this rare disease. 

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

About Fundraising

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.

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My Supporters

  • Katie Carbone October 2023
  • Terence Traut October 2023 $106.00
  • Maureen Funkhouser October 2023 $26.50
  • Donna Iacopucci Caryn, we know your Uncle held a very special place in your heart. What a wonderful way to make a difference for helping to find a cure for this horrible disease. Sending you big hugs! Mike and Donna October 2023 $53.00
  • Stephanie & Carl Ryder We wish we could be there to walk with the family and honor Jim. We will be walking that day at home in support. All our love to the family. Good Luck to all. September 2023 $106.00
  • Karyn and Pat Convery Always in our hearts August 2023 $1,000.00
  • Terence Traut October 2023 $106.00
  • Stephanie & Carl Ryder We wish we could be there to walk with the family and honor Jim. We will be walking that day at home in support. All our love to the family. Good Luck to all. September 2023 $106.00
  • Donna Iacopucci Caryn, we know your Uncle held a very special place in your heart. What a wonderful way to make a difference for helping to find a cure for this horrible disease. Sending you big hugs! Mike and Donna October 2023 $53.00
  • Maureen Funkhouser October 2023 $26.50

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    Awarded 08/09/2023

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    Awarded 08/09/2023

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    Awarded 08/09/2023

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    Awarded 08/20/2023

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About Strides for CJD

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.