Standing Up For Alzheimer's Research Paper

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Standing up for something is not always easy in today’s world. The time I stood up for something took courage, boldness, and encouragement. When I was put in the position to stand up for something I believed in, I knew it was the right choice. Standing up for what a person believes is right or necessary is a step towards success. As I stood up for Alzheimer's, I knew it was the right choice and that I had to do something. Firstly, I stood up for Alzheimer’s because that awful, painful, long lasting disease, took my grandmother away from me when I was just eleven years old. Alzheimer’s not only changed my grandmother's life but changed my whole families lives. When we were together we would never know what days would be her good days and

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