A Little DYK About Dayton // @daytonmomsblog

Cheryl’s latest post on the Dayton Moms Blog is all about Dayton. While we don’t live in Dayton, that is the direction we head when we need things our smaller town doesn’t offer. When telling people where we live, we usually give Dayton as a point of reference.

We participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Dayton. We enjoy going to Dayton Dragons games, occasionally hitting up the Dayton Mall and enjoy eating at The Spaghetti Warehouse.

If you live in or around Dayton, you may know some of the facts on the blog.

Do you know why Dayton is called “The Gem City?” (I did not).

Did you know that it took a vote by the US House to secure a title Dayton is known for? (Me neither).

Familiar with the Rolling Stones? They have a connection to Dayton.

Go find out what you didn’t know about Dayton on the blog today.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2014

The second weekend in October is the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Dayton. I participated in my first walk last year and walk in honor of my mother-in-law Phyllis. She was diagnosed a couple of years ago and has been living in a care facility. While I don’t carry the weight of caring for her on a regular basis, I’ve seen up close what a struggle that is for her family. She is not the same wife and mother due to this disease and it is a sad process to watch.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is designed to raise funds to further research to find a cure. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Last year we walked with hundreds of people in sea of purple to bring awareness to this disease. I would love to have your support as I prepare to walk. You can make a donation of any size on my Walk to End Alzheimer’s page.

Thanks in advance for any gift you can give.

Still Time to Give Toward Alzheimer’s Walk

Last week I posted about the upcoming Alzheimer’s Walk that is happening in Dayton. My wife and I have had several friends respond (THANK YOU!) but there is still time for you to get involved. Here’s what I posted last week along with a link to give toward the walk. Thanks for reading!

On Saturday, September 28, I will be joining my wife in the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Dayton, OH. My mother-in-law, Phyllis, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and has been living in a care facility for over a year now. The disease is so tragic as it slowly steals away the life and memories of your loved one right in front of your eyes. As with all patients, Phyllis has her good days and bad. Cheryl, her father and family do a great job caring for her.

We are walking to raise money for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. You can donate any amount on-line and it can even be done anonymously, but we’d love to know who is supporting us.

Click on this link – Walk To End Alzheimer’s – to be directed to a page where you can donate toward our walk. Thanks to all those who choose to give!