I still remember my grandfather, who built beautiful furniture and a fully furnished dollhouse with incredible care. He was a WWII veteran and public servant who served others at every opportunity. My aunt was always the first person to show up for others in good and bad times. She was a musician, a hostess, and a source of comfort for her entire community.

Alzheimer's took so much from both of them towards the end of their lives, and that is why I'm raising money for the Alzheimer's Association.

No family should have to watch their loved ones' memories disappear before their eyes. No one should have to experience the cruel reality of forgetting their own children, their life's work, or who they are. Yet right now, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and millions more family member caregivers are watching, heartbroken and exhausted.

But here's what gives me hope: research is making incredible strides. The Alzheimer's Association is funding breakthrough studies that are getting us closer to treatments, better care, and ultimately, a cure. They're supporting families right now with resources and programs that make an impossible situation just a little more bearable. And they're advocating for policies that will change the landscape of dementia care in this country.

When you donate to this campaign, you're doing something powerful:

I think about my grandfather's stories and my aunt's generosity, and I refuse to accept that future generations should lose their loved ones the same way. We have the power to change this story.

Will you join me?

Every dollar brings us one step closer to a world where Alzheimer's is a memory, not a reality. Whether you can give $10 or $1,000, your contribution matters. Together, we can ensure that families in the future won't have to say goodbye the way my family did.

Thank you for standing with me in this fight. For everyone we've lost, everyone fighting now, and everyone we can still save, let's make a difference together.