Our Team Fundraising Page

Frankie Smillie passed away in 2018 after a brief and courageous battle with CJD. Currently this devastating disease has no treatment or cure. The goal of this event is to raise money and awareness. Funds will go toward the CJD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide family support, medical education and research programs.

If you're in a position to donate, thank you so much in advance! Any amount helps, and all donations will go toward our team fundraising goal. If you're not able to donate, no problem! A major goal of this event is to raise awareness, so we'd love your help in spreading the word and showcasing your support during the event. 

Text to Give

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

  • Douglas Spencer September 2023 $50.00
  • Apple Matching Donation August 2023 $400.00
  • Jillian Smillie August 2023 $400.00
  • John Smillie August 2023 $100.00
  • Apple August 2023 $500.00
  • Apple August 2023 $500.00
  • Jillian Smillie August 2023 $500.00
  • Apple Matching Donation August 2023 $400.00
  • Jillian Smillie August 2023 $400.00
  • John Smillie August 2023 $100.00

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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.