My Disney Princess Half Marathon Adventure: A Mix of Magic, Motivation, and Miles

As a daughter who suddenly lost her father—my idol, my mentor, and my rock—it was incredibly difficult for me to talk about him with my mom. In the years following his unexpected passing from a heart attack, I struggled silently with my grief, internalizing it for the past 26 years. I couldn’t find a way to talk about him, and the loss was just too painful to express.

But as I became a caregiver for my mom, the situation became even more complicated. My mom, in the grip of what we now know may have been early-onset Alzheimer's, would cut up photos of my father, and even suggest that he had run off with another woman. These were the kinds of painful moments I had to face, where my mother no longer seemed to remember or connect with the man I had lost.

This journey of grief, confusion, and caregiving led me to participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon, raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.Your support will help provide resources for those who are navigating similar challenges and raise awareness about early detection, treatment, and the need for better care for those living with Alzheimer's. 

Every mile I run in this race is for my mom and for others who are living through the struggles of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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