7 Marathons in 7 Days - 183.4 Miles of Hope For Caregivers

Jay Asparro has turned his love for his grandmother, Ann Asparro--who lived with Alzheimer's for 8 years before passing in April 2019--and his passion for running into a mission to make a difference. Witnessing his grandmother's slow decline & his family's physical and emotional sacrifices was both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

In 2016, Jay transformed his feelings of frustration into action, using Ultra Endurance Runs to raise awareness, funds, and support for families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.

Over the past 8 years, The Ann Asparro Run has raised more than $250,000 for Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center (LIAD), providing crucial respite programs for caregivers. When Jay hits his limits during training, he draws strength from the thought of the daily struggles these caregivers face. "Every day of taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia can feel like a marathon for a family caregiver. It's draining. That's why I'm doing this--draining myself every day for seven days--to honor all of the unpaid hours family caregivers provide."

This year, Jay will continue his mission by running seven marathons in seven days, beginning Monday, October 28th, and culminating with the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd. See his schedule and his progress on Instagram @jayasparro7.

The Ann Asparro Project--founded in 2022--directly supports caregivers of Alzheimer's & dementia patients. Donations from the run and other fundraising efforts will provide critical resources to families on Long Island coping with the challenges of caring for loved ones with progressive cognitive decline.

Learn more about Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center at www.lidementia.org.

Donate here: https://bit.ly/3XntxYP