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We walk in honor of our Uncle Jorge. He was the definition of the best uncle. Our Uncle Jorge was the guy who was always there for everyone's life milestones showing his love and support. Any and every birthday, baby shower, baptism, first communion, wedding, and even bridal showers, he was there- not only to party; but, to helping with keeping guests feel welcomed, making sure everyone was fed, and that the party kept going. He would be the first person there to help set-up, and he'd be the last person there making sure it was all cleaned up. His loyalty to his family, friends, and coworkers made him everyone's Uncle Jorge.
When the spring showers brought the quick-growing grass, he'd be out there cutting everyone's lawn. Falls' first batch of leaves, they'd be raked into piles already. The first snow fall, our driveways would be shoveled before we had to head out to work. He was that uncle.

Our Uncle Jorge not only provided for his family, but went above and beyond his family man duties to make sure we had everything we needed. His hardworking and selflessness made him who he was. 
When our uncle fell sick, it turned our world upside down. The man with the infectious smile wasn't smiling the same. He wasn't talking as much. We knew something was wrong. The moment we knew something was wrong, we needed to give him the same support and comfort he had given us our whole lives. We walk in honor of our perfect, loving, supportive, strong-willed Uncle Jorge. We walk to raise money for a cure for the disease that took him too soon from us. We walk to raise awareness and for families struggling to find answers. We walk for him. Please help raise funds in his memory.  Every penny counts so please help us reach our goal. 

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To donate to our team, 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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Our Supporters

  • John Dicristofano November 2023 $10.00
  • Compassion Funeral Service August 2023 $1,000.00
  • Giota Melonas August 2023 $23.00
  • Danielle DiCristofano August 2023 $25.00
  • Monica Ascencio August 2023 $111.40
  • Compassion Funeral Service August 2023 $1,000.00
  • National Sugar Marketing June 2023 $500.00
  • Elizabeth Rodirguez August 2023 $159.00
  • Monica Ascencio August 2023 $111.40
  • Ashley DiCristofano FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, JORGE ASCENCIO! WE WALK TO REMEMBER!!! August 2023 $106.00

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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.