Why I Walk: Laura’s story
Here’s a story from our Walk participant Laura, who walks in honor and memory of her dad and in support of all those families currently going through the Alzheimer’s journey and those that will...
Category: Profiles
Why I Walk: My Story
It’s my 8th walk season as a staff member of the Alzheimer’s Association and my 11th year as walker. As we head into this weekend with our biggest walk of the year on Saturday in San...
Why I Walk: Kelli’s Story
Kelli was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at the young age of 48. Despite her diagnosis she is determined to fight back and will be participating in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Petaluma!...
Why I Walk: Monica’s story
Yet another inspiring family taking up the cause for a wonderful man. It makes me so proud to see families like this who take action in spite of the sadness we experience with this...
Why I Walk: Faith’s story
From another one of our passionate, committed walkers! Thinking back and knowing what I know now, Mom was showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease about four years before she was diagnosed. Maybe it started when...
Why I Walk: Kelci’s Story
Hi Everyone, I’d like to share another story with you about Kelci who walks in our Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Walnut Creek. She has a great story – and a great reason to...
Why I Walk: Doris’s Story
Hi Everyone, I have been hearing some great stories about why people Walk and I wanted to share another one with you. This one comes from Doris, who walks in our Walnut Creek Walk...
Dos Voces, Un Destino: Manteniendo El Equilibrio
“Alzheimer’s es fatal. Es importante que la familia llegue a aceptar esto.” La primer vez que escuche esto fue en una junta de educación sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer’s. Estas palabras resuenan en mi...
