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
Paul Ferreira
May 12, 1968 – May 27, 2021
David L’s Story
David Langan captured the CJD journey of his wife, Zyvonne, in All is Well: Living Through Losing One You Love.
Low Family’s Story
Dr. Gary K. Low lost his life to CJD on August 29, 2020.
The Low Family was the 2nd highest fundraising team nationally in 2022.
Kendall Family’s Story
Evelyn M. Kendall lost her life to CJD on August 2, 2019.
Evelyn’s family was the 2nd highest fundraising team nationally in 2020 and the top fundraising team for Strides for CJD – Arlington, TX in 2021.
Lamari Family’s Story
Frank S. Lamari, Jr. lost his life to CJD on May 14, 2021. The Lamari Family began hosting Strides for CJD in Johnsonburg, PA in October 2021 and was the 5th highest fundraising team nationally in 2022 and the 2nd highest fundraising team nationally in 2023.
Yaffa Family’s Story
Jerry Yaffa lost his life to CJD on June 21, 2005.
The Yaffa Family was the 2nd highest fundraising team nationally in 2021 and the 3rd highest fundraising team nationally in 2022 and 2023, the 2nd highest fundraising team nationally in 2024, and the top fundraising team nationally in 2025.
Gary D. Turner
May 18, 1954 – August 29, 2022