In John's Footsteps: Remembering John Bryan

We are participating in the CJD Central Indiana Memorial 5K Walk to honor our hero, John Bryan.  John passed away in November 2025 from complications of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, only 3 months after his initial neurological symptoms began.

John loved his family deeply, walked by faith, had a servant's heart, and was everyone's go-to for all things home-improvement.  A talented craftsman, he gifted many of his woodworking pieces to friends and family and always had a to-do list for projects and ideas.  Though we miss him every day, we will carry his legacy forward through our Team: In John’s Footsteps.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease is a rare, always fatal rapidly moving neuro-degenerative disease.  It effects one person in every one million people.  It's devastating to patients and their loved ones. There is no current treatment and no cure. 

As we walk to raise awareness and support of the CJD Foundation, we will follow in John’s example of faith, hope, and perseverance. Each step will be taken in his memory and in support of the fight against this devastatingly cruel illness.

Thank you for joining us in honoring John’s life and helping us make strides towards finding a cure.  Every contribution counts. Together, we will continue moving forward—in John’s footsteps. ❤️

 

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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*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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Our Supporters

  • Deborah Everman 4 days ago $28.30
  • Kathy bryan Dr Robert Barnes donated today  5 days ago $106.00
  • Grayson Dersch 5 days ago $28.90
  • Kathy bryan Love of my life John Bryan 6 days ago $27.35
  • Whitney Wortman 6 days ago $100.00
  • Kathy Bryan 5 weeks ago $397.50
  • John F Barnes John F Barnes Remembering John Richard Bryan always! 4 weeks ago $300.00
  • Kathy Bryan Last month $265.00
  • Knights of Columbus 2 weeks ago $250.00
  • Knights of Columbus Fatima Council 4 weeks ago $225.00

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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.