Basically, my grandfather was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers at the age of 53 and most of my memories are from an Alzheimers caregiver perspective.
The walk to end Alzheimers is the worlds largest fundraiser in raising dollars for care, support and research programs, said Tracey Wekar-Paige, Executive Director Southeast Chapter Alzheimers Association.
Even Kleidermachers sister, now a college student in Pennsylvania, is part of the research effort.
I truly feel that when he looks down on me, or if he could look down n me, he would be super proud of what Im doing and Im proud of what Im doing because I think Im truly making a difference, he said.
So far, the PJ Pillows project has raised $10,000 for Alzheimers research.