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. 

The mission of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation is to support families affected by Prion Disease, raise awareness, and support medical education and research.  We carry out this mission through:

• Family support including a 7-day HelpLine, referrals, support groups, and teleconference speaker series
• Education and information for families, caregivers, medical professionals, and funeral professionals
• Advocacy with political representatives and public policy makers
• Annual Family Conference that brings together affected families and prion disease experts
• Family Workshops held around the country
• Collaboration with scientists, clinicians, medical centers, health authorities, professional organizations, and international patient associations
• Communication of current research and Foundation activities via newsletter, social media, emails, and family teleconferences
• Research grant program, with international awardees selected by our Scientific Advisory Committee