From today until 14th of June 2008, I will donate all profits from my Stampin’ Up! sales to Alzheimer’s Australia. According to Wikipedia, Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, afflicting 24 million people worldwide. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative and terminal for which there is currently no known cure. In its most common form, it occurs in people over 65 years old although a less-prevalent early-onset form also exists. The disease can begin many years before it is eventually diagnosed. In its early stages, short-term loss is the most common symptom, often initially thought to be caused by aging or stress by the sufferer. Later symptoms include confusion, anger, mood swings, language breakdown, long-term memory loss, and the general withdrawal of the sufferer as his or her senses decline. Gradually the sufferer loses minor, and then major bodily functions, until death occurs. Although the symptoms are common, each individual experiences the symptoms in unique ways. The duration of the disease is estimated as being between 5 and 20 years. If you’re wondering why I’m doing this and why until 14th of June, well I like to give back to the world where I can but in this case, 14th June 2008 will mark the one year anniversary of my Father’s death from dementia.

Dementia or Alzheimers is something I never want anyone to go through or anyone to experience by watching loved ones deteriorate, it’s one of the most terrifying things I have seen. Please find it in your hearts to either purchase some Stampin’ Up! product through me from today until 14th June or if you would like, donate directly to Alzheimer’s Australia by clicking here.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.