Erie Daughter Runs 100 Miles to Hold onto Dad with Alzheimer’s

Jack Schumacher rides his bike. His daughter, Rylee, runs beside him. And together, the Erie father‑daughter duo is pushing through 100 miles this month — not for speed, but for something far more personal.

June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Schumacher’s are using the challenge to raise money for Jack’s care as he enters his second decade living with early‑onset Alzheimer’s disease. A GoFundMe organized by the family is helping cover the growing costs of around‑the‑clock support.

For Rylee, the miles aren’t the point…

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