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.
Mae Weller
July 12, 1953 – December 16, 2024
Gregory Michael Manchess
May 10, 1948 – June 2, 2001
The Michael R. Creutz Memorial Grant
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The Jay Mitzner Memorial Grant
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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 […]
Frank S. Lamari, Jr.
May 7, 1960 – May 14, 2021
Holger Wille, PhD
Grant Title:
Evaluating prion vaccines in transgenic mouse models of familial prion diseases
Location:
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant Year: 2020
Lesa Anne Curtis
April 13, 1964 – June 28, 2016
Vijaya Joshi
January 6, 1953 – September 26, 2024