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The Project

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The Reason

Creative activities for those with dementia provide a sense of accomplishment.  In addition, it challenges different areas of the brain, enhances cognitive function, and helps motor functions.  For myself, on the days where I haven't lost all my patience I reap the reward and comfort of emotional connection with my mom.

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My Mom

Mom has PCA, the right side of her brain is shrinking, underlying cause - Alzheimer’s.  A genetic disease that has struck three generations of our family.  I have 1 of the 4 variants.  

Alzheimer's changes a person in ways you can't imagine. Looking back I see the similarities with my grandfather and my mother.  They are similar to a loon.  No longer a social bird, a solitary creature or at least in their mind. She relies on a support system much like a loon relying on water

She's always been a great artist but as her disease has progressed her ability to follow direction and spacial awareness has decreased.  She can't sit still. She wants to have a job.  She wants to help find a cure.

The Objective

Winters are hard - when all the other birds fly south.  Mom stays up North with me.  Last year I noticed a pretty big set back in cognitive function.  I feared this winter and how I could keep her stimulated enough while I worked a full time job. 

I have no idea how I thought about prints - but thought ultimately if I could carve it - she could stamp. As time has passed, she continues to decline and I continue to morph the project so she can still participate. 

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The Mission

I read somewhere (ironically I can't remember where) that some spiritual cultures believe that water is a symbol for dreams and multiple levels of consciousness - therefore, Loons teach us to follow our hopes, dreams and wishes.

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  • It is my hope that this project gets us through this season and many more seasons of change without more setbacks.  

  • It is my wish there is a cure for my moms dementia, a cure for Alzheimers.  

  • It is my dream that this project raises money to help find a cure for future generations. 

 

This is our journey to raise money to find a cure, to spread kindness, awareness, love and inclusivity through The Loon Project.  

50% of each sale will be given to the Alzheimer's Association in support of their mission and the rest will go toward supporting our mission.

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