Koko Krew

Walking, talking, and fundraising in loving memory of Karen ‘Koko’ Yoder.

Thank You for Your Support!

In 2023, Karen 'Koko' Yoder went to Heaven and stopped suffering from CJD - a rare brain disease with an unknown cause or cure. She is so deeply missed, loved, and cared for. Caring for her throughout her disease - we pray that a cure is found and other will not experience CJD. 

We are thankful that the CJD Foundation is dedicated to researching and supporting those impacted. 

It's fitting that CJD is branded with the color purple, Koko's favorite. She probably prefers we do a bike ride over a walk - but we will get ice cream after either way, just as she'd want us to. 

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.

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  • Bethany Neenan 5 days ago $107.80
  • Bethany Neenan 5 days ago $107.80

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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.