My Personal Fundraising Page
In January of this year, I lost my dad to this horrible disease. Watching him fight and then losing him has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through.
I’m fundraising in his memory to honor his life, the love he gave, and the strength he showed every single day. My hope is that by raising money and awareness, I can help other families who are facing the same struggles we did, and bring us closer to a future with better treatments and hope.
Every donation, big or small, means the world to me. Thank you for helping me keep my dad’s memory alive and supporting this important cause.
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.
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.
How to Register
My Supporters
- Facebook Donor Last month $51.52
- Amy Sarmiento Last month $100.00
- Facebook Donor Last month $25.00
- Linda Lage Love you always ❤️ September 2025 $53.00
- Facebook Donor September 2025 $20.91
- Amy Sarmiento Last month $100.00
- Linda Lage Love you always ❤️ September 2025 $53.00
- Facebook Donor Last month $51.52
- Facebook Donor September 2025 $50.00
- Facebook Donor Last month $25.00
My Badges
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Team Fundraising Leader
Awarded when a Team Member raises the most funds for their team
Awarded 10/11/2025
My Teammates
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Amy Sarmiento Team Captain $300.43
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Maria Resendes $265.00
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Christine Perna $126.50
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Austin Perna $79.50
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Bryce Perna $79.50
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Andrew Perna $26.50
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Alex Sarmiento
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Vinny Sarmiento
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Dante Sarmiento
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.