AR2R 5K Race

A RACE TO REMEMBER
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 9 a.m.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
1001 Buckwalter Rd., Lititz, PA 17543

Gary and I created this race out of our love of running, competing, and our philanthropic spirit. The goal was and is to raise awareness about dementia and to remember all those who have been diagnosed, who are still with us, as well as those who’s lives have been ultimately stolen as a result.

Gary was here for 9 of our races. He passed peacefully in December 2021. Our journey was met with obstacles beyond belief and for 14 years, he ran his marathon at his own pace. This year’s race is dedicated to honor and celebrate his life.

Our goal with this race is to raise awareness and funds to further research to develop treatment and ultimately find a cure.

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by changes in the brain.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50 to 70 percent of cases. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, mixed dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia.
In 2022, there are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s.
More than 80% of Americans know little or are not familiar with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can be an early stage of Alzheimer’s.
There are nearly 11 million Americans who provide UNPAID care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. In 2022, these caregivers provided more than 18 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $340 billion.
More than 60 percent of family caregivers report high levels of stress because of the prolonged duration of caregiving and 40 percent report symptoms of depression.
Dementias kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer COMBINED.
Frontotemporal dementia is a rare disorder that affects the front (frontal lobes) and the sides (temporal lobes) of the brain.
Frontotemporal has a more rapid onset than Alzheimer's disease.
There are no treatments approved by the FDA for frontotemporal dementia, and none that have been shown to be effective.
This devastating disease steals memories, steals independence, steals control and steals time – before ultimately stealing a life.