Southward Strong

Dad,Doc,Pops,Papa, Grandpa is Forever SOUTHWARD STRONG

Our Chief Impacted Us and Many!


Our 1st  Walk and with persevering spirits and unity, we are here to honor a very great MAN! A husband for 56 years, a father, a papa/grandpa, a son, a brother, a nephew, a cousin, a friend, a mentor, a doctor, a fisherman, a hunter, a believer, a character!!!

5 months ago, our talented and skilled Dad passed away on 4/6/2024 from this evil disease that displays a rapid onset of dementia & rapid bodily deterioration.

In 6 weeks, we saw our incredibly cerebral and great hearted man decline with lack of appetite, lack of strength, extreme fatigue, constant repetition of words and forgetfulness . First it masks itself as anxiety and depression, as time rapidly goes by, mental disability and  frustration sets in. While he is unaware of his rapid decline the last two weeks of his life, our family witnessed his life brutally robbed before him.  It couldve been genetic or sporadic , doctors believe it could’ve been linked to his living his dream of being a hunter and exposed to contaminated meat. Dad/Doc has hunted all over the world, including Africa, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. 
We have been exposed to more awful stories on CJD and a GREAT and GROWING foundation to find out more and why. Thank you CJD FOUNDATION.
 The more we enabled we are, the more disabled CJD will become. 
Rest in peace, our Dad and Chief , DR STANTON C SOUTHWARD and CJD victims. We will always fight for you and end CJD’s life instead!!! 

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To donate to my personal fundraising page, text STRIDES2024 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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  • Beatrice Southward Beatrice Southward
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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.