Alzheimer's Association

Hi everyone, I'm running the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of my father, Bob Haines, who is battling this devastating disease. Please join me in the fight by donating today.

I am raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association, an organization dedicated to ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Their mission resonates deeply with me, as I witnessed the profound impact this disease had on and our family.

Your generous donations will help the Alzheimer's Association continue their vital work, including:

Let’s unite to honor ’s memory by giving hope to those impacted by Alzheimer’s. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference. Thank you for your kindness and support.

I am raising funds for Alzheimers as both my parents died with Alzheimers and Dennis and I were afraid we would follow in those footsteps. I want to ask for any donations to go to Alzheimers research and hopefully they will find a cure before it is too late for the rest of us.

Three years ago, my grandmother—my Oma—was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease. It steals memories, personality, and independence, leaving someone you love as just a shell of their former self.

For the past few years, I’ve had to watch as my Oma slowly slipped away. I felt powerless, like there was nothing I could do to help her.

But maybe I can still make her proud.

I’m currently a neuroscience student at the University of Pittsburgh, studying the very disease that has taken so much from my family. I’m also an avid runner and a content creator with a growing community. As I train for races throughout my undergrad, I’m dedicating every mile to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research.

There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s—at least not yet. But research is the only path to changing that. By combining my passion for running, my platform, and my studies, I want to fight back and contribute to the cause in any way I can.

This GoFundMe will go directly toward supporting Alzheimer’s research and organizations working to develop treatments, provide care for families, and, one day, find a cure.

I can’t give my Oma her memories back. But together, we can help others hold on to theirs.

If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing this page. Every dollar—every step—brings us closer to a future without Alzheimer’s.

Thank you for helping me run for something bigger than myself. Thank you for helping me run for Oma.

Myself, Murray, and my brother Lewis are running a marathon on the same day but in different countries. I'm running in Cape Cod, USA, and Lewis is running in Perthshire, Scotland.

On October 12th 2025 we are both running our first marathon to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association for our amazing gran!

Any donation, wee, big, or small would be greatly appreciated!

In Memory of Robert “Bob” Gugenheim

Hi everyone, my name is Brandon Gugenheim, and I’m raising money in memory of my grandfather, Robert (“Bob”) Gugenheim, who passed away on February 24, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Bob was many things: a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a sharp wit, a bone-dry sense of humor, and a way of making you laugh—especially when he was slyly sneaking in a questionable move during a family card game.

To me, and to so many others, my grandfather meant the world. Watching his fight with Alzheimer’s inspired me to live life to the fullest, face adversity head-on, and chase my dreams no matter how daunting. Nothing in this world is promised, and in his honor, I’m chasing mine this October.

Why This Fundraiser

On October 25, 2025, I will be racing in the Ironman 70.3 in Wilmington, NC in honor of my grandfather, dedicating every mile to him and to families everywhere who have been touched by Alzheimer’s.

Training for and completing an Ironman requires endurance, perseverance, and heart—qualities my grandfather carried with him throughout his life and during his long battle with this disease. My swim, bike, and run are not just for me; they are for him, and for all those still fighting.

How You Can Help

Your donation will go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association, supporting their mission to advance research, provide care for patients and families, and ultimately to find a cure. No contribution is too small—whether it’s the cost of a scoop of Graeter’s ice cream or a pack of Double Stuff Oreos, every bit helps bring us closer to ending Alzheimer’s.

If you knew Bob, you would know how much he valued family, humor, and living life to the fullest. If you didn’t, I hope this fundraiser gives you a glimpse of the incredible man he was.

Thank you for helping me honor his memory in a way that continues his legacy of love, laughter, and strength.

Every mile I race is for Bob—and for all families still fighting.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way in ending Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and providing quality care and support for patients and caregivers. Their vision: a world without Alzheimer’s.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help advance this mission and provide comfort to families who need it most. If you’re unable to donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also an incredible help.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support—it truly means the world.

In memory of our beloved Doris F. Chambers, we are starting this GoFundMe to support the Alzheimer's Association. Mrs. Chambers faced the challenges of dementia with grace and strength, teaching our family the importance of compassion and understanding. By supporting this organization right in her hometown, we can honor the memory of our tenacious loved one while working towards a future free from Alzheimer's disease.

Your contributions will help:

Let’s come together to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Every donation, no matter how small, is a step towards creating a world without dementia. Thank you for your support!

TSU ASCP along with TSU APHA and TSU SNPHA have partnered together to help fund raise in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. In the United States alone, more than 7 million have Alzheimer’s, and over 11 million are providing unpaid care. The Association addresses this crisis by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.

Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia, a condition that slowly deletes memories and takes away the essence of a person. It brings emotional pain, round-the-clock caregiving needs, and overwhelming financial stress. The cost of care adds up fast, ranging from adult day programs to memory therapies and basic caregiving supplies, and too many families go without the support they desperately need.

We are raising funds to provide relief and support for individuals and families affected by dementia. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will bring hope and help someone recognize their loved ones again. The money raised will go towards in-home care assistance, cognitive therapy tools and resources, and aid in dementia research.

Let’s come together and stand beside those whose memories are fading, but their humanity remains. Together, we can fight back.

Donate. Share. Support.

Because every moment matters and your compassion can help preserve them.

Hi, I'm Jacob Hayes, I run Country Classics and I'm rallying support for the Alzheimer's Association. My grandfather has Alzheimer’s and it’s been hard on my family and I seeing him slip away. This disease is terrible and hopefully one day we will have a cure. This organization is dedicated to creating a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Their mission is vital in our fight against these devastating diseases that affect millions of families. Together, we can make a difference!

Your generous contributions will directly support the Alzheimer’s Association in their incredible work, including:

Every donation brings us one step closer to a future free from the burdens of dementia. Join me in supporting this noble cause. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

My name is Jason Moritz. Last year, both my great aunt Franny and my dad Mike died from dementia’s complications. To honor them and others with the disease, I’m again biking the last leg of RAGBRAI (see link below) on July 26. In 2023, I raised $1,600 for the United Way of the Quad Cities in memory of my cousin Tom. This year, please help me raise over $2,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association (also below). Thank you!

https://ragbrai.com/

https://www.alz.org/