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CJD Fundraiser In Memory of Reba Jean Potee

My Mom taught me that death is a powerful portal of transformation, but not knowing what was happening to my Mom at the end of her life added a measure of pain that was insurmountable alone. CJD is rare and difficult to diagnose. My mother was a vibrant, healthy, and active 69-year-old with many trips planned and dreams to come. Within 3 months, she made her transition. We did not know what was happening until 10 days before she passed. 

Reba Jean Potee was a truth seeker and a wisdom teacher. She will be right by my side on this fundraising walk to raise money to support other families in need of the community's powerful support. 

The single most healing activity I participated in was attending a CJD Foundation support group. To be in the loving presence of other families who had a deep understanding, and the support group moderators were lifesavers! I know the money I raise will make these groups possible for others. 

Reba Jean Potee was an incredible singer!

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

  • Mizue Iwamoto August 2025 $26.50
  • SUSIE SCHNEIDER August 2025 $20.00
  • Pali Cooper A beautiful tribute to you mom August 2025 $100.00
  • Marie Kirnak August 2025
  • Pam Floyd August 2025 $250.00
  • Pam Floyd August 2025 $250.00
  • Pali Cooper A beautiful tribute to you mom August 2025 $100.00
  • Kate Conklin August 2025 $100.00
  • Amy Skidmore July 2025 $100.00
  • Shawna McGarry July 2025 $100.00

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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.