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UFFDA for Brenda

Strides4CJD team UFFDA for Brenda was created in 2020 in memory of Brenda Miller. She was diagnosed with sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in October of 2019. After fighting a courageous battle, she passed away on June 7, 2020, at the age of 57 years.

We strive to educate and bring awareness of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, especially through the Strides4CJD walk event. Brenda and her family have always been willing to volunteer for their family, friends, church, community, and schools. This is a way to honor her legacy by helping other families affected by CJD.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal brain disorder within a group of illnesses called prion diseases. The incidence of CJD cases worldwide is one to two cases, per million individuals per year. In the United States this statistic translates to nearly 500 new cases per year. Eighty-five percent of CJD cases are sporadic, meaning there is no known cause at present.

This year our Brownton event is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Brownton. Activities planned include a candlelight tribute, breakfast, silent auction, games, crafts and the Strides4CJD walk/run all to take place or start from the Brownton Community Center.

Brenda and her family have always volunteered to help others. Please consider joining us on October 3rd to celebrate Brenda's giving spirit by helping other families affected by CJD.

We sincerely appreciate your support!

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Time: 8:00am: Strides4CJD Participant Registration and Check-In Start

      8:30am - 11:15am: Silent Auction

      8:30am - 11:00am: Pancake Breakfast (free will donation)

      9:00am: Candlelight Tribute

      9:15am: Strides4CJD Walk/Run Start (5K and shorter route)

      10:00am - 11:30am: Harvest Party Activities (games and crafts)

      11:30am: Silent Auction Results / Event Concludes

Where: Brownton Community Center - 310 Second St. North, Brownton, MN

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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To donate to our event text STRIDES2026 to 50155.

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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.

Our Team

  • Nancy Sweely Nancy Sweely Team Captain $750.00
  • Nicole Weiers Nicole Weiers
  • Logan Miller Logan Miller
  • Ashley Miller Ashley Miller
  • John Burdette John Burdette
  • Miranda Sweely Miranda Sweely
  • Ben Ziegler Ben Ziegler
  • Tori Ziegler Tori Ziegler
  • Luke Baker Luke Baker
  • Lindsay Miller Lindsay Miller
  • Murphy Weiers Murphy Weiers
  • Quinn Weiers Quinn Weiers
  • Margo Weiers Margo Weiers
  • Jacob Weiers Jacob Weiers
  • Ginette Schwarze Ginette Schwarze
  • D Sweely D Sweely
  • Savanna Sweely Savanna Sweely
  • David Sweely David Sweely
  • Karen Baker Karen Baker $0.00
  • Ken Hegge Ken Hegge
  • Amy Hegge Amy Hegge
  • David Nuccio David Nuccio
  • Lynn Nuccio Lynn Nuccio
  • Lennon Thompson Lennon Thompson
  • Chad Thompson Chad Thompson
  • Brooke Thompson Brooke Thompson
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  • Team : Fundraising Achieved
    Team : Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when a Team reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 07/29/2026

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Our Supporters

  • Brownton Lions Gambling 1 week ago $500.00
  • Lindsay Miller 3 weeks ago $200.00
  • Anonymous UFFDA for Brenda Pizza Meal Sales 3 weeks ago $301.00
  • Lynn Nuccio May 2026 $56.60
  • Glenco Regional Health Foundation May 2026 $250.00
  • Brownton Lions Gambling 1 week ago $500.00
  • Anonymous UFFDA for Brenda Pizza Meal Sales 3 weeks ago $301.00
  • Glenco Regional Health Foundation May 2026 $250.00
  • Lindsay Miller 3 weeks ago $200.00
  • Lynn Nuccio May 2026 $56.60

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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.