The Shattucks

Dear friends and family,
As many of you know, my career path also holds a large part of my heart – I value and desire to serve caregivers and individuals living with dementia.

Me with Grandma Fernsler

My grandma Fernsler developed dementia while I was in middle school. I know that I am blessed to say that I only have fond memories of her and how our family loved her — even during those last few years — because I have seen and heard many sad experiences completely opposite of my own. I know that I am even more blessed to say that my grandma Ashbaugh, who met Jesus in January, was spared from this terrible disease entirely, which is nearly uncommon these days (1 in 3 seniors dies with dementia).

Because of my experiences, I’ve become very passionate about doing what I can to assist those living with Alzheimer’s. I’m not the best at asking for donations, and I’m very spotty at fundraising, but I do realize the great need to help families touched by this awful disease. During the next few weeks, I’m hosting a couple online fundraisers in memory of my grandma, Jennie Fernsler, and my grandma, Maxine Ashbaugh, leading up to Mother’s Day.

If you have a special mother, daughter or aunt in your life, please consider a gift through one of my online “party” sales to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association care and support programs.

• I am hosting a Younique makeup party, where 50% of proceeds will directly benefit my fundraising efforts. Grandma Ashbaugh had very sensitive skin, and these makeup products are very “clean & green.” You can browse here: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/JillAnderson1/party/1729810/view
• I’m also hosting a Jamberry Nail party, where 15% of proceeds help my fundraising goal. I have a special memory of painting nails with Grandma Fernsler during a time when she was unable to locate the right words. Jamberry makes unique sticker designs for nails, which probably would have made her feel very pretty. Shop here: http://jamwithcourtneyg.jamberrynails.net/party/?uid=decac5f7-cc20-49c7-b426-e010f734f0f3

I have set a personal goal of raising $1,500 for the fight against Alzheimer’s in 2015. If you are interested in supporting me with a tax-deductible donation, you can give online at my personal Walk to End Alzheimer’s page: http://act.alz.org/goto/leahshattuck.

Thank you for your consideration and support!

Warmly,
Leah Shattuck

Grandma Ashbaugh with Wesley