Event Details

Location: St James Farm - Special Use Entrance 27W400 Hoy Ave., Warrenville, IL 60555

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects individuals and their families in profound ways. By walking together, we aim to raise awareness and funds for research towards treatments and ultimately a cure.

The CJD Foundation provides crucial resources, guidance, and understanding to those facing this challenging diagnosis. They tirelessly work to advance research, improve diagnostic tools, and offer compassionate care initiatives.

This August marked the 9th anniversary of Kay's passing. We look forward to gathering on October 5th to honor her memory. Thanks for all your continued support and hope to see you there.

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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Team Badges

  • Team : Fundraising Achieved
    Team : Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when a Team reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 08/09/2025

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Our Supporters

  • JP Boustany 2 weeks ago $100.00
  • Joey Nimrod Last month $53.00
  • Suzanne Sana Last month $2,000.00
  • Maureen Meersman Shane October 2025
  • Cameron Sengstock October 2025
  • Accurate Services September 2025 $5,000.00
  • Suzanne Sana Last month $2,000.00
  • Tim Schwister August 2025 $1,060.00
  • Jacob and Jelena Schwister September 2025 $350.00
  • Joseph Schwister September 2025 $250.00

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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.