Don’s Story

Donald Friedman shares the story of caring for his sister, Phyllis, in Still Phyllis: A Caregiver’s Memoir of Dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

Collins Family’s Story

Amy Collins lost her life to CJD on December 14, 2018.

The Collins Family was the 3rd highest fundraising team nationally in 2021, the 4th highest fundraising team nationally in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and the 2nd highest fundraising team nationally in 2025.

Lisa M. Larose

Back to Quilt Lisa’s heart was bigger than most; her generosity and selflessness was undeniable and unmatched. She enjoyed all of life. In her last several years, she enjoyed hiking, genealogy, feeding the squirrels, sighting eagles, rescuing cats, working on her niece’s farm and making sure her work crew was well fed. She found the […]