Stacey (Smith) Bouse lived a life filled with love, dedication, generosity, and service. Just 84 days after the first suspicious symptoms appeared, Stacey died on January 1, 2025 from CJD—a rapid degenerative brain disease with no current treatment or cure. She was just 45 years old.
Please join us in raising money to find a cure for the disease that took her too soon.
There are so many things you should know about Stacey. She was a dedicated runner, completing her fifth marathon just weeks before the symptoms of CJD began. She was a math whiz and completed her certification to be a financial planner just days before her symptoms began.
Above all, being a mom was her greatest joy. Stacey's commitment to her community was inspiring. She faithfully served at the local soup kitchen and YWCA, was deeply involved in fundraising efforts for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and served on the school PTO board.
By contributing to our fundraising efforts, you're making a direct impact on research, advocacy, and family support. The CJD Foundation is highly rated charity and the annual Strides for CJD event is the major funding source for the Foundation and is growing in impact every year.