Dr. Buddy's Crew

Dr. Luke (Buddy) Baxley, Sr. was one of the best. A fantastic dad, doctor, and friend. At the age of 49, he began having neurological symptoms and our worst fear was confirmed when he was diagnosed with a hereditary, terminal disease that four generations before him had succumbed to - Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease. After a long and awful disease course, he passed away at the age of 59. Sixteen years later, although promising treatments may be on the horizon, there is still no cure. 

Strides for CJD is a fundraising walk that the CJD Foundation established that takes place every year in many locations throughout the US. This year, we have a walk in our very own James Island County Park! Let's get together, support each other, walk together, and raise funds to help find a cure! Please sign up to attend and/or donate if you can. Let's do it in honor of my dad, myself, and all of the other people just like us.  

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

  • Kennedy Family A day ago $265.00
  • David Coker Love you dear ❤️ 2 days ago $106.00
  • Anonymous 4 days ago $100.00
  • Geneva Baxley We love you!! You are an inspiration to all of us!  2 weeks ago $250.00
  • Katie Tashjian You and your entire family are such a gift to this world. Always proud of you.  2 weeks ago $106.00
  • Tom Fabian You and your family are my inspiration to continue to work toward finding treatments and a cure for prion disease 2 weeks ago $1,060.00
  • Nancy Cypert 2 weeks ago $500.00
  • Kennedy Family A day ago $265.00
  • Geneva Baxley We love you!! You are an inspiration to all of us!  2 weeks ago $250.00
  • David Coker Love you dear ❤️ 2 days ago $106.00

My Badges

  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

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

    Awarded 09/03/2026

  • Profile Completed
    Profile Completed

    Awarded when Anyone completes their profile

    Awarded 09/03/2026

  • Fundraising Achieved
    Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 09/03/2026

  • Donation Goal Reached!
    Donation Goal Reached!

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 09/03/2026

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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.