HIGH POINT, N.C. — Ender Markwood, 10, is tackling the grownup situation of Alzheimer’s illness and is working to assist discover a treatment.

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Ender Markwood and his household fundraise for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Markwood has a lemonade stand known as Poppie Pal’s Lemonade

Markwood’s great-grandfather was recognized with Alzheimer’s and died in 2020

He created his Poppie Pal’s freshly squeezed lemonade stand after the lack of somebody near him.

“Two years ago, my great-grandfather died, and he had Alzheimer’s,” Markwood stated.

The stand raises cash for analysis right into a treatment for Alzheimer’s.

“It’s hard to suffer from a disease, because me and my grandfather were super close, and the one thing he would say to me at his assisted living was, ‘Ender James you’re going to be a great man someday,’ and I’m never going to forget those words,” Markwood stated.

Markwood’s ardour for locating a treatment is one thing that impressed his household. Together, they’re fundraising in some ways, like making movies to boost cash for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The focus is spreading consciousness whereas honoring his great-grandfather.

“He was such a valuable asset to our lives and was really good about speaking truth and love and vision into my kids, even when he was suffering from Alzheimer’s,” stated Allison Markwood, Ender’s mom.

And they make handmade, thank-you playing cards for individuals who donate.

“We always to make sure the people who support us are appreciated,” Allison Markwood stated.

They’re all working towards the ultimate end result.

“We’ll find a cure for Alzheimer’s … it’s been a big goal in my life,” Ender Markwood stated.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s might be November 5 in Winston-Salem and November 12 in Aberdeen.