The experience of being in the Capitol with hundreds of Alzheimer’s advocates from all across the country is energizing and a sign that momentum is on our side. But, for me the most moving part of the trip is the candlelight vigil on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Seeing the light from hundreds of candles reflecting in the water and taking a moment to honor the memory of my mother and millions of others like her who’ve succumbed to Alzheimer’s encapsulates the mission and spills into the rest of the events.
For those who can’t travel to Washington, you can light a virtual candle and be part of the experience online. Click here to visit the Virtual Candlelight Rally and light a candle in honor of a loved one or share a message of hope. I’ll be sure to document the experience and post pics when I return, but in the meantime I’m going to get myself in the spirit and light a candle now.
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