Danielle and her pup, Harrison, are participating in The Longest Day Corgi Ending Alzheimers at the Corgi races at Emerald Downs to support the fight to end Alzheimer’s on July 23, 2023. There’s still time to show your support and help them reach their goal of raising $30,000 for Alzheimer’s research. Donate to the team on their Longest Day site and get your event tickets to join us on race day! Can’t make it to the races? You’ll be able to catch all of the excitement on ESPN2!
My Story
“Grandma Mary always put others first with her job as a nurse, which she absolutely loved, or helping out in the community. When she retired, I thought she really deserved to do some of the travel and things she wanted to do after retirement. But when she got Alzheimer’s, it took away not only her ability to do those things but Grandpa’s as well because he became her full-time caregiver at the age of 80,” says Danielle.
Grandma Mary’s dedication to helping others inspired Danielle’s choice to go into nursing. Danielle shares her grandma’s kind heart in the work she does every day, helping patients. As a nurse, she has seen firsthand how this terrible disease not only affects her patients and their families but feels the weight of the disease as her own family navigates the journey with Alzheimer’s.
After Grandma Mary was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the family turned to the Alzheimer’s Association for guidance and support. Because of the resources at the Alzheimer’s Association, Mary was able to remain at home, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. And when the time came for the inevitable move into a memory carry facility, nearly 9 years after her initial diagnosis, the family felt prepared.
Corgis for A Cure
“Grandma Mary loves our corgi, Harrison, and we love her smile and laughter when he visits. That’s why we are supporting The Longest Day Corgi Ending Alzheimers at the Corgi races at Emerald Downs. We can talk about the joy our pup brings to someone we love very much living with Alzheimer’s and raise awareness and critical research funds so we can finally end this terrible disease,” says Danielle.
Harrison and others will be racing at the Logic20/20 Consulting Corgi races benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association at Emerald Downs on July 23, 2023. “We are determined to help end Alzheimer’s by raising funds and awareness for the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association,” says Danielle, “We need your help to end this relentless disease. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s!“
Help them reach their goal of raising $30,000 for Alzheimer’s research by donating to either one of the PAW-esome team members or a direct donation to the team page today. Learn more about the Corgi Races and the star runners in our Corgis for a Cure blog.