In Loving Memory of Kyle "KP" Preston

In Loving Memory of Kyle "KP" Preston

Kyle first experienced symptoms in late 2025/early 2026.   After a few months of many doctor visits and tests, finally received a CJD diagnosis in May 2026 and died June 7, 2026, just two weeks after the diagnosis.  CJD is a rapid degenerative brain disease with no current cure or treatment.

Kyle had a zest for life and a was a "kid" at heart.   He was a kind and generous person always willing to lend a hand where needed.  He had a gift to gab and could strike a conversation up with anyone he would meet.  His contagious smile, great sense of humor and spirit for living will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

In honor and remeberance of  my best friend and beloved husband Kyle, my team will be participating in the Strides4CJD walk on October 3rd in Denver, Colorado.  All proceeds raised will benefit the CJD Foundation, which provides family support, medical education and research programs. Thank you for your support.

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.

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. 

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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

  • First Business Bank 3 weeks ago $5,000.00
  • Kim Preston 5 weeks ago $1,061.80
  • First Business Bank 3 weeks ago $5,000.00
  • Kim Preston 5 weeks ago $1,061.80

My Badges

  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

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

    Awarded 08/16/2026

  • Fundraising Achieved
    Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 08/28/2026

  • Donation Goal Reached!
    Donation Goal Reached!

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 08/28/2026

  • Profile Completed
    Profile Completed

    Awarded when Anyone completes their profile

    Awarded 09/08/2026

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My Teammates

  • Kim Preston Kim Preston Team Captain $6,061.80
  • Allie Preston Allie Preston
  • Nick Simmons Nick Simmons
  • Laura Preston Laura Preston
  • Kerry Preston Kerry Preston
  • Dorothy Preston Dorothy Preston
  • Silas Simmons Silas Simmons
  • Sara Hammerstrom Sara Hammerstrom
  • Alex Hammerstrom Alex Hammerstrom
  • Isaac Hammerstrom Isaac Hammerstrom
  • Levi Preston Levi Preston
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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.