Dear Family and Friends,

I am reaching out to share something close to my heart. This year, I have created a team in honor of my father, Jerry Yaffa, for the Strides for CJD fundraising event in Morris County, New Jersey.

As many of you know, my father battled Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and devastating neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure or treatment. He passed away 19 years ago, and though time has passed, the pain of his loss and the mission to fight this disease remain ever-present.

The CJD Foundation, a dedicated non-profit organization, is crucial in the fight against this disease. They work tirelessly to spread awareness, support families, fund research, and strive for a cure. When my father was diagnosed, our family faced immense uncertainty and distress. The foundation was there to support us through those dark times, and their efforts have brought significant progress in understanding and diagnosing CJD.

Thanks to the foundation’s work and powerful advocacy efforts, including the support of Akin Gump and bipartisan Congressional champions, we’ve seen promising advancements. The CDC and NIH have increased funding, and November 12th has been designated as International CJD Awareness Day. These milestones are a testament to the impact of our collective efforts.

I invite you to support this cause in one of the following ways:

• Join my team and help us fundraise
• Join my team as a non-fundraising participant
• Donate to our team

Here is my fundraising page: Support Jerry Yaffa’s Team

Your support will not only help us honor my father’s memory but also contribute to the foundation’s vital work. Every donation and participant helps move us closer to a world where CJD no longer devastates families.

Please feel free to reach out to me at syaffa@xtechs.com if you have any questions or need more information.

Tell people why they should support your team!

To donate to our team, text STRIDES2024 to 50155. 

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.