I walk in honor of my mom Otelia Jones who passed away a year and a half ago. She was a very loving, strong, and wonderful mother of 13 kids. She always made sure we came together for all the major holidays. I will always remember singing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve to having big Thanksgiving dinners with all her kids. Family meant the world to her. She also loved to cook and sing in the church choir.
My mom passed away 6 months after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In those 6 months, I watched this disease take away everything she has ever known. It was so hard watching this disease diminish her capacity to remember the people she loved so much. I also walk because I don’t want other families to go through what mine has gone through; watching their love for one another slip away each day.
I’m hoping that a cure is soon found to end this horrible and debilitating disease. Until then I will walk to end Alzheimer’s.
Robin Jones
Team Captain, Making a Difference
Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter 