I joined the Athletes to End Alzheimer's team this year in honor
of my Grandfather who has dementia. My Grandfather has always been very
supportive of me and I am glad to have the chance to support him by raising
money for Alzheimer's research and care.
My
family and I visited my Grandfather earlier this summer in the assisted living
home where he lives in Maine. We played blackjack, with my Dad often playing my
Grandfather's hand, looked at photographs, and ate chocolates (he has not lost
his sweet tooth!). There were a few times when my Grandfather nudged the box of
chocolates towards me and my family suggesting that we have one more. This made
me smile because it reminded me of my childhood when my Grandfather loved
nothing more than to spoil my sister, our cousins, and me with sweets. Every
meal ended with dessert, there was an endless supply of ice cream in the
freezer, and he often added a little extra sugar to our frosted flakes.
Although much has changed since then, I cherish the moments like this one that
remind me what a wonderful grandfather he has always been. I am running
this year to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association and am so happy to be
doing it for someone so important to me and my family.
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