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Bill’s story

Bill Sauter legacy

My husband, Bill, started showing noticeable symptoms in August 2024. He was admitted to the ER for possibly a stroke. After several weeks in the hospital and many tests, he was diagnosed with CJD. He came home to hospice mid September and passed away October 3, 2024. His sporadic CJD was fast. Within two weeks of being in the hospital, Bill couldn't move, speak or eat. We never heard of prion diseases. I contacted the CJD Foundation and got so much help preparing Bill and our family for the end.

My daughter and I attended the CJD Family conference this year to learn more about this disease and how we all can help with awareness and fundraising.  Please help us find a cure for CJD.

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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Please note, sponsorships/donations do not include registration; rather, sponsorships/donations and registration are separate transactions. To register*, please click here.

*Registration fees do not count toward the sponsorship and team fundraising deadline or the fundraising competition. They will not appear on the team or individual fundraising thermometers.

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My Supporters

  • Amy Pound Karen Katie and Laura... I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of Bill. He was such an amazing human...totally self-less and always there for everyone. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, and if you need anything...I am down the street. August 2025 $50.00
  • Karen Sauter July 2025
  • Amy Pound Karen Katie and Laura... I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of Bill. He was such an amazing human...totally self-less and always there for everyone. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, and if you need anything...I am down the street. August 2025 $50.00

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  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

    Awarded when a Team Member raises the most funds for their team

    Awarded 07/17/2025

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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.