This October 3, I'll be participating in the inaugural Cincinnati Strides for CJD as part of The Beachcombers, a team created in memory of my mom, Doris.

In 2003, our family lost Mom to Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD), a rare, rapidly progressive, and always fatal brain disease. Like many families, we had never heard of CJD until it touched our lives.

When I learned that Brooke Thacker was organizing the first local Strides for CJD, I knew I wanted to be part of it. This walk is an opportunity to honor my mom's memory, raise awareness of this devastating disease, and support research that brings hope to families facing CJD today.

If you're able, I'd be grateful for your support—whether through a donation, sharing my page, or simply helping spread awareness about CJD. Thank you for helping us remember Doris and work toward a future without this disease.

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.

The deadline for Sponsors' names (individuals) or logos (companies) to appear on participant t-shirts is Sunday, August 9th at 11:59pm Eastern time. Sponsorships made after the sponsorship deadline will have their name or logo* displayed on the Strides for CJD website only. 

To donate to our event text STRIDES2026 to 50155.