Team SamiLove Fundraising Page

Samantha, Sam, SamiLove.

What mattered most to Sam? Family, friends, loyalty, & community. 

Her greatest callings in life were that of mother and educator, to which she gave of herself fully and completely. 

Sam made a difference in so many lives through her kindness, empathy, inclusion, compassion and love. 

She dreamed big dreams and wanted others to have the opportunity to do the same.

Sam believed in helping others in any way, any chance you get. 

This year marks the 9th year our beautiful Sam left us. Unfortunately, there has been little change in the figuring out this monster that is CJD. We MUST walk to support our CJD community and raise money with the goal of finding the cause and a cure!

Please join us at the walk and/or make a donation. No amount is too small.

Peace, Love, Meow
The Ruiz family
#MFSB

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

  • Anonymous Thank you Maryann October 2023
  • Anonymous August 2023
  • Ruth Kirkley We love and miss her so much. August 2023 $53.00
  • Sami Love August 2023 $1,060.00
  • Willard Pugh I made this Donation to CJD for TK Kirkley and Sami. I know how much this means to you TK :-) August 2023 $530.00
  • Sami Love August 2023 $1,060.00
  • Willard Pugh I made this Donation to CJD for TK Kirkley and Sami. I know how much this means to you TK :-) August 2023 $530.00
  • Christine Mueller In honor of your sweet niece Sami. August 2023 $106.00
  • Facebook Donor August 2023 $100.00
  • Ruth Kirkley We love and miss her so much. August 2023 $53.00

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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.