Tight Lines for a Cause: Opening Day & Book Auction

 The fog is lifting, the reels are singing, and opening day is finally here!

As we step back into the water to make new memories, we're also coming together to honor and protect the memories of those we love.

In the world of Fly Fishing, a "blue line" represents a hidden stream, a secret adventure, and a connection to the wild. Pop's Book, Thin Blue Lines does just that! Making it the perfect centerpiece for our Alzheimer's Fundraiser. 

The winner of the auction will receive a copy of Pop's Book

As most of you know, we lost Mom last June after her courageous journey with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. We started Team Nana's Bananas and take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer's to help keep her memory alive. 

100% of the proceeds from this auction will be donated directly to Team Nana's Bananas to reach this years fundraising goal. 

 

Your Bid helps to fund 24/7 care, support and life changing research for the millions of people living with Alzheimer's & Dementia. Thanks to the donations being made we are in a stage of treatment that we never have been before with the future for a cure looking brighter than ever before!

How to participate in the Auction:

Comment on this blog post with your Full Name and your Bid

Bidding starts today 4/11/26 and will run through midnight on 4/25/26

Bidding starts at $50

Winner will be contacted and asked to provide their full information via email.

You will make your winning bid donation directly to our team. 

One lucky winner will receive a copy of Pop's Book, Thin Blue Lines and some special flies that were tied by Pop. 

Can't Bid? You can still make a difference and support our Walk to End Alzheimer's Team and donate directly by scanning the QR code below or visiting our direct page at http://act.alz.org/goto/Nanabana

Whether you're on a "blue line" today or cheering from the shore, let's make this season count for more than just the catch! 

Happy Fishing & Happy Bidding!

We Walk to End Alzheimer's

Yesterday we took part in the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Greater Hartford as Team Nana's Bananas in Memory of our Mom Jeanette. 

Team Nana's Bananas
12 members strong!

Mom lost her battle with this terrible disease back in June of this year and we wanted to get out there and do all that we can to help this cause so no family has to lose a loved one to Alzheimer's or Dementia. 

Not only did we hold up our Purple flowers symbolizing that we had lost our sweet mother to this terrible disease, we held them up to remember all those who have been lost. 

In mine and Krystina's families alone, we have lost 7 loved ones to Alzheimers. We used the Walk to be able honor and remember all of them as well. Featuring their pictures along side Mom's on the tribute wall. 

Nonnie Gilda, Grandma Marion, Mr. D, Auntie Janice, Auntie Rose & Auntie Carol

What color flower would you hold and place in the Promise Garden? Are you living with Alzheimer's or Dementia?

Have you lost someone? Are you a caregiver? Do you support the cause and a vision of a world without Alzheimer's and Dementia? 

Our goal and mission is to be able to add the first white flower to the garden to symbolize the first person that survives Alzheimer's. Wouldn't that be incredible?

Thanks to the thousands across the country who Walk to End Alzheimer's we are getting closer than ever to this goal!

Thank you to all of you who have donated to our team to help us reach our goal this year! 

Krystina was our team captain, and was able to reach Grand Champion level. 

Our hopes for next year is to get more of our team to join the Champions Club. 

We will continue to fight and keep Mom's memory alive, until we are able to End Alzheimer's!

Pausing from the walk to take a picture inside Rentschler field, home of Uconn Football

Auntie Bonnie (Mom's sister) & Alan Jr. 

Alan Jr. & Candy

Krystina, Michael (Krystina's cousin) & Alan Jr. 

Uncle John & Gary (Krystina's Dad)

Alan Jr, Ethan (Nephew) & Morgan (Niece)

Carol (Krystina's mom) & Auntie Bonnie

Alan Jr. & Krystina holding the purple flower for loss & yellow flower for caregivers

Even Maverick got in on the fun & fundraising. He was all smiles to "Paws" to End Alzheimer's 

We had a great day Walking to End Alzheimer's! 

Here is to bigger and better goals for next year! 💜

Dine & Donate with Team Nana's Bananas

🍌 Dine & Donate with Team Nana’s Bananas! 💜

Join us at Hop Haus Craft Eatery – Berlin on

📅 Monday, October 13, 2025

🕓 4 PM – 6 PM

When you dine with us, 10% of sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Come out, enjoy great food and drinks, and help us make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Together, we can turn good times into real impact!

📍 9 Steele Blvd, Berlin, CT

#HopHausBerlin #NanasBananas #DineAndDonate #WalkToEndAlzheimers

Dine & Donate Event

Our Walk to End Alzheimer's Team, Nana's Bananas is holding one last big fundraiser to try and reach our team fundraising goal of $2000 and you're all invited! 

Please join us Monday, October 13th from 4-6pm at Hop Haus Craft Eatery, Berlin, CT

10% of all sales will be donated to our team. 

We will be set up with a table of things to purchase as well.

We would love to meet some of you!

So please come out and enjoy some great food and help a great cause!  

If you are unable to attend you can still make online donations to our team by scanning the QR code on our team flyer or by visiting our team website at 

http://act.alz.org/goto/Nanasbana

Thank you for all your continued support in keeping mom's memory alive.