Hi, I'm Jason Silla. On December 13, I will run the Daytona 50 ultramarathon — a 50 mile race — to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease that causes severe loss of memory and bodily function. A person’s identity slips away and they start to forget the people that they love. This disease took my grandma a few years ago, and in memory of her and in solidarity for all others who are suffering, suffered, or are watching someone go through Alzheimer’s.

I am supporting the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund because of their goals. They are a “non-profit organization dedicated to funding research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer’s disease.” This means that they fund research that may not get funded due to its risk, but could be crucial in curing this terrible disease.

Every dollar counts, and no matter how small the donation is, you will be supporting this amazing organization to help stop Alzheimer’s.

If you are interested in how training is going or race-day clips, follow my Instagram: @jasonsilla17.

Thank you for being a part of this and thank you for any support!