I know my name.  I know my family.  I can taste my favorite drink.  I can feel my puppy dog Murphy’s hair.  I can walk around without any hindrances.  I can see the beautiful sunset clearly.  I can drive my car and remember exactly where I am going and how to get out.  I can cook a meal for my family and remember the ingredients and that the stove is on.  I can sit and talk with a friend and not repeat the exact same story over and over again.  Today, I can remember.  Today, I can remember those who can’t remember.

Many people walk for Alzheimer’s Tennessee because they see first hand the difficulties that come with the terrible disease of Alzheimer’s.  But today, I walk for a different reason.  My family has been blessed by the true blessing of not having to experience Alzheimer’s disease first hand.  I walk because I can.

So today, I do not walk for a grandmother or a grandfather.  I do not walk for a brother or a sister.  Today, I walk for your grandmother.  Today, I walk for your grandfather.  Today, I walk for the simple fact that I can walk.  Today, I want to remember those who can’t remember.

If you think it is too late to participate, it is not.  Even if your life has never been touched by Alzheimer’s, today, join us in the walk for the sheer fact that you can!  Join us because today you can choose to join!

Get involved.  Let you life be remembered for remembering those who can’t.  And remember keep Alzheimer’s first!

For more information, please contact www.AlzTennessee.org.  The Annual Knoxville Walk is TOMORROW WITH FESTIVITIES BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE UT GARDENS.