“Forget Me Not” Fighting the good fight against Alzheimer’s

July 16, 2012

Seriously Though

Alzheimer’s has and continues to play a big role in my life. My father is currently in mid-stage and my grandmother, his mother, passed away from related causes. For that reason and because we’re Latino, the chances of my siblings and I being diagnosed with the disease someday are higher (read info here), so I’ve decided to fight the good fight as best I can.Along with trying to keep myself healthy, mentally and otherwise, I want to raise money for research, something I’ve wanted to do for a few years.

This is the year.

My life is more organized and I’m on time to form the team, Forget Me Not, for the September 9, Walk to End Alzheimer’s- Chicago.

Consider joining or donating by visiting our Forget Me Not team page.

To learn more about how Alzheimer’s has affected my family, click on the links below and please share your stories with me:

Juan Luis Guerra sings the theme to all my days

Isn’t it ironic

Father’s Day card, blank inside?

Get lost

The reality of it is…

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About Libby

Founder of the upcoming online destination for progressive Latinas, More than Latina, Libby Juliá-Vázquez is a communications professional specializing in writing, editing, and social media, as well as web content creation and strategy. Blending her online magazine and communications experience with 10+ years in higher education, she is the curriculum developer for, and facilitating of workshops in writing, blogging, and social media branding. She also shares her knowledge by providing professional guidance to emerging bloggers and non-profits such as Las Fotos Project. Libby has been named a Latina social media influencer, and was a 2013 nominee for the Social Revolución Award in The Mobilizer category for her work in online community organizing. A passionate community activist, she serves as Volunteer Leader with Chicago Cares, advocates for her Humboldt Park, Chicago community through the sharing of positive stories, and has also served as a mentor, tutor, and trainer with programs such as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the Boys & Girls Club.

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