CULLMAN – The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and the family of Br. Anselm Kuehler are humbly asking for the community's help with a destructive disease. On October 3rd, a team of six monks, Br. Leo, Fr. Joel, Br. Raphael, Br. Dominic, Br. Paschal, and Br. Pachomius, will lace up their walking shoes for the 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Decatur, Alabama. The “Men in Black,” as the monks call themselves, will walk for their fellow monk, Br. Anselm Kuehler, O.S.B., who suffers from the disease. Their goal is to raise $2,000 toward discovering a cure for Alzheimer's.
“I'm walking to help reclaim the future for millions,” said Br. Leo Borelli. “By participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, care and support.”
The money raised by the monks and other participants will help advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer's.
Additionally, the Association offers care, education, support and resources for the millions of people already affected by the disease.
Men in Black's Walk to End Alzheimer's Team Page
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.
Kuehler realized his vocation a little later than most. He served as a successful and respected instructor of theology at St. Bernard Preparatory School. He was also the socius to the novices and archivist to the community.
It was during the early months of his seminary studies in 2011 that the symptoms of Alzheimer's were first noticed. As a result, he returned to the Abbey to receive the medical attention and fraternal support he would need.
Over the last four years, Kuehler's disease has progressed rapidly. Through the years of his affliction, Kuehler has remained faithful to his monastic identity. He makes every effort to engage in the daily life of the community.
As the monks of St. Bernard continue to pray and care for Kuehler daily, they are determined to help raise awareness of and find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
To donate in support of one of the monks on the team visit act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/TN-MidSouth?pg=team&fr_id=7799&team_id=303243.
