Yesterday, I learned that a friend who was recently diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) passed away less than a month after her diagnosis. CJD is a rare, rapidly progressive, and fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by misfolded proteins called prions. There is no cure, and no therapy currently exists to stop its progression. Until this happened, I had never even heard of this disease.
On October 3, 2026, I will be walking in the Strides for CJD event as part of Meg’s Sparkle Squad to raise awareness and support critical CJD research. Meg was one of the most vibrant young women I’ve ever known—she showed up for everyone, especially through her work with the Junior League of Phoenix. She brought positivity, a smile, and a genuine sparkle to everything she touched.
I’m asking 50 of my connections to consider donating $10 to help me reach my goal of $500 in Meg’s memory. If you can skip just one Starbucks or Dutch Bros coffee this week, that small act could help another family facing the same unexpected grief Meg’s family is experiencing. When life throws you a curveball and leaves you feeling helpless, sometimes the only thing you can do is take action. So I’m taking action—by raising awareness and supporting research.
Will you join me?
#cureCJD #Strides4CJD #MegsSparkleSquad
