On Eric’s Side

Because he didn’t get a chance to fight this fight

Our Story

We lost Eric this Summer to CJD and it was the fastest health crisis ever.  Eric was so brave everyday trying to navigate when things rapidly shifted every day.  Even after his diagnosis he bravely mustered all he could to participate in his care.  It was a struggle but he won every ounce of being present that he could from the time he had.

Eric walked every morning with Adrian and Nettie.  He continued to walk through the day from the house to the shop to the barn, accumulating most days about 30,000 steps.  Some days he added in an afternoon hike as well.  So we will walk for him to raise funds to cure this inexplicable disease.  He didn't get a chance to work on a cure, but I'm sure he would have wanted to because no one deserves the experience he had.

Thanks for considering joining us!  

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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

  • Mary Gilman October 2023 $30.00
  • Carla Kimball September 2023 $100.00
  • Deborah Scranton Eric would be so proud and is walking with you in spirit. September 2023 $159.00
  • Kasey Gidlow I know you will be walking strong for Eric! ❤️ September 2023 $50.00
  • NRG Energy, Inc. - Ryan Sullivan September 2023 $100.00
  • Johnson & Johnson Matching Donation September 2023 $500.00
  • Loly Loveless August 2023 $265.00
  • Deb Gorhan September 2023 $250.00
  • Deborah Scranton Eric would be so proud and is walking with you in spirit. September 2023 $159.00
  • Adrian Eisler Williams August 2023 $109.60

My Badges

  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

    Awarded when a Team Member raises the most funds for their team

    Awarded 08/30/2023

  • Fundraising Achieved
    Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 09/05/2023

  • Donation Goal Reached!
    Donation Goal Reached!

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 09/05/2023

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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.