Contribute to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Pamela

In memory of

Pamela Jo Landrum

Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

December 25, 1956 - July 17, 2020

Dec 25, 1956 - Jul 17, 2020

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Alzheimer’s disease creates such a bizarre and unfair grieving process for families. we feel like we lost my mom a long time ago, but there was no funeral, no obituary, no headstone, no closure. People don’t quite know how to mourn someone who’s still technically alive. We feel like we have already spent so many years grieving and honoring the memory of our mother and best friend. Instead of dwelling on the painful disease that took her away from us, We would like to honor her with acknowledgement of the beauty in her life:

Mom was delicate and timid but also one of the strongest women I’ve known. As long as Mom could lift a hand, she would lift it in kindness to someone else. She would always give whatever she had to help anyone. She taught us at a very young age to treat everyone equally, to embrace diversity and help those in need. She was constantly smiling & laughing. She touched many lives with her kindness.

Mom taught us to be resourceful. My Mother taught us how to do a lot with very little. She taught me to sew. She taught us how to love & be loved. She taught us how to make deviled eggs and how to bake the perfect Apple Pie.

Mom taught us to dream big. She let us spend hours on end making crafts & creating things with paper, scissors and paint. When we went through her filing cabinets a couple of years ago, we discovered that she kept everything my brother & I ever made and gave to her in those drawers. Mom wanted to publish a children’s book, she never finished it, but she always encouraged us in every pursuit.

We’re honored to call her our Mother. We feel so blessed that we had the time we did with such an amazing and selfless woman. Mom, we will hold on to all the precious memories we made together. we will teach our children the things you have taught us. We know you would be proud of the adults we have become. We’re so glad you can finally be free! Free to finally FLY! We know you see us and will guide and watch over us. Mom, We will always love you. Your Son & Daughter. Contribute to Alzheimer's Association

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The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
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The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research. We provide services to those affected by Alzheimer’s, advocate for policy change and scientific funding, and advance research toward prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. A donor-supported organization, the Association allocates its funds in an ethical and responsible manner that exceeds the rigorous standards of America’s most
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$100 can fund a care consultant to answer phones in the middle of the night through the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline - 800.272.3900
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Because of our donor support, the Alzheimer's Association has been able to receive over 220,000 calls to our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900), offering free confidential support and information. We've granted more than $59 million to 253 new scientific investigations in aggressive pursuit of our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. And we've led advocacy efforts to achieve a $300 million increase in federal Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding.
What is the history of your organization?

The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals who recognized the need for an organization that would unite caregivers, provide support to those facing Alzheimer’s and advance research into the disease.