Meet our chapter board
Our chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors, responsible for planning, creating and implementing strategies and tactics in service to our mission. While they have a wide range of backgrounds, they share...
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Mothers and daughters raise awareness about The Longest Day®
The Alzheimer’s Association® is one of the National Charity League’s (NCL) national philanthropies. Orla Gallagher, Co-Vice President of Philanthropy for the NCL’s Crystal Springs Chapter, partnered with the Association to raise awareness among fellow...
Ten-year-old writes about The Longest Day® in middle school application
Brandon, an elementary school student in San Mateo County, shares how easy it was for him to get involved with The Longest Day. Based on his family’s experience, Brandon wrote an essay on how...
Oakdale resident uses flexible fundraising to honor her father
When Mandy Raff’s father, Jim, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she reached out to friends and family for support. A good friend, who had recently learned about The Longest Day®, held an event in...
Burlingame dad honors father and scales Six-Pack of Peaks for The Longest Day®
Written by Sharon Rohwer When the pandemic hit, Jason Scalese canceled his gym membership and took to hiking the hills near his Bay Area home. As a dad, Jason likes to hike with his...
Oakland resident walks 3,000 miles to raise funds for Alzheimer’s
By Deb Peel From January 1 – December 31, 2020, Sharon Tyler walked every day through rain, heat, and even while wearing snowshoes to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association®. She walks for her...
Fremont caregiver and volunteer educates other African Americans
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the barriers communities of color face in getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receiving care. Vickie Stephens is caring for her family and helping the African...
Masako Yokota uses her voice to help others
By Sharon Rohwer Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in early spring, Masako Yokota couldn’t fly to Japan to help her mother, who is living with early stage dementia. Instead, she made the best of...
