Why I Walk: Mattie Ruth Harris
Mattie Ruth Harris has been participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s since 2006. She leads Team Ruth Harris, in honor of her husband, Al, who is living with Alzheimer’s. In October, Al...
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Why I walk: Susan Dunbar
Susan Dunbar is leading the Purple Posse at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Yuba City on September 8. Susan walks in memory of her mother, Dorothy Van Dyke, who died of...
Why I Walk: This 6th Grader is Serious About Ending Alzheimer’s
Why I Walk: This 6th grader is serious about ending Alzheimer’s When 11-year old Bailey Reis was given a school writing assignment, she went big. She described her dream of curing Alzheimer’s disease, and...
Why I Walk: Terri Simmons Has Faith Someone Always Comes Through
Terri Simmons, volunteer extraordinaire, was a participant in the Stockton Walk to End Alzheimer’s last weekend. She also serves on the Stockton Walk volunteer committee, is Legislative Ambassador for Assemblywoman Susan Eggman, and attends...
Why I Walk: A Family Reunion
Daniel Ramos is participating in the Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of his mother, who is currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. He has turned the event into a family reunion, creating...
Why I Walk: Kathy’s story
“To see someone you love go through Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking. To see first hand how frightened they are is terrible. I don’t want to go through it or have my kids go through it....
Why I Walk: A Stanford Neurologist tells his story
Geoffrey Kerchner, a Stanford neurologist, dedicates his career to his patients and finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. He is a past awardee of the Alzheimer’s Association New Investigator Research Grant. Geoff filmed this video for us to...
Why I Walk: Josslyn Jones
11-year old Josslyn Jones is walking in the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of her Grandma, who was diagnosed a few years ago with Alzheimer’s disease. Josslyn caught our attention when...
