My Participant Page: Jess Baxter
Alzheimer’s disease has been part of my life as long as I can remember. The disease is very prevalent in my family, and several of my relatives have been affected by it. Closest to me, however, was my grandfather.
My grandfather was a very special person in my life. He taught me so many things, and many of my values in life are based on his, like working hard, living a simple life, and always having a good sense of humour.
I have such fond memories with him from my childhood. I loved going to my grandparents’ house after school because my grandmother would fill a picnic basket with snacks, and my grandfather and I would sit at an old tree stump in the front yard and use it as a table. He was always making things for me, like a swing that he strung up between two trees and a slingshot. I treasure these childhood memories with him, because I wasn’t able to create memories with him later in life.
In 2010, my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer’s robbed me of memories with my grandfather, not only of the memories he had lost, but the memories that we were never able to create during my adult life because of his disease.
This year, I am participating in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s because I want to change my family’s legacy with Alzheimer’s disease. If Alzheimer’s continues to affect my family, I want to change the experience for the next person that’s diagnosed. I want to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease, see more awareness in the general public, and have more supports and services available to them. Eventually, I want to see a cause and a cure, so that Alzheimer’s isn’t a word that future generations in my family need to worry about.
Thank you for whatever donation you can make. No matter how small or big, you are making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. Select the button on the right to make a donation online, or contact me if you prefer to make a donation via cash, cheque or e-transfer. If you're not able to make a donation at this time, please share my page to increase its visibility.
Thank you again for your generous support!
Jess Baxter
For more information on the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s or to register for a Walk nearest you, please visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca.
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Jess Baxter
For more information on the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's or to register for a Walk nearest you, please visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca.
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