In 2003, our family lost my mom, Doris, to Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD). Like so many families affected by this rare and devastating disease, we had never heard of CJD until it changed our lives forever.
We are walking as The Beachcombers in honor of Doris. She loved spending time at the beach, searching for shark's teeth, and finding joy in life's simple treasures. Our team name reflects the joy she found at the beach and reminds us that the greatest treasure of all was having her in our lives.
By participating in Strides for CJD, we hope to raise awareness, support research, and bring hope to families facing this disease today. Thank you for helping us honor Doris's memory and for supporting the fight against CJD. Every step we take is for her—and for a future where no family has to experience this devastating disease.
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.
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.
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.
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