My name is Trey Ward, a sophomore finance major at Western Kentucky University with a concentration in financial planning. I serve as the Co-Event Operation Coordinator for Bike4Alz Team 15. At WKU I am a member of Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) where I serve on the philanthropy team, I am also a member of Dance Big Red, and work as a Sports Program Supervisor on campus!
I heard about Bike4Alz for the first time as a freshman going through the fraternity rush process. From the moment I knew about this project, I was immediately wanting to do this. I have seen the damage Alzheimer's can do to an individual and their family.
My connection to Alzheimer's is my grandfather Robert Clouse, my aunt Angel Martinez, and my uncle Denny Ward. They all are in different stages of memory loss. Sadly, this disease among other health issues took my grandfather's life a few years ago. My aunt was just recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. Lastly, my uncle is becoming more forgetful every day and struggling through the fight of memory loss. Watching this disease slowly eat away at brain function is something no family or person should go through. I ride so those in my family can have a new outcome and for all those who can't ride anymore.
With the help of many, we can fight this fight and find a cure. I am truly excited for the opportunity to connect with people and raise awareness of this cause. My goal along with the rest of Team 15 is to help one person or family every day. If we can change one life a day, then there is hope restored.
