Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this event possible? Or even what...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 30, 2019 · Last modified October 31, 2019
In honor of her grandfather, Elizabeth W. of Piedmont chose to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s as her Girl Scout project. She has conducted community outreach, made a video on brain health tips, and shared her...
Justin Mendoza works for KGO-TV, the ABC station in the Bay Area. He used his love of soap operas and a personal connection to find a fun way to inspire his coworkers to raise...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 24, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2020
Paula Gann has advocated for her daughter, ever since Kyle was born with Down syndrome. Now that Kyle has developed Alzheimer’s disease, Paula has come out of retirement to ensure that other families have...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 18, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2020
Marianne Iversen is a social worker with a passion for people with intellectual disabilities. In the past few years, she has worked with more families whose loved ones with Down syndrome are now facing...
Katelynn Anderson of Santa Rosa has been going to Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year since she was born. She walks in honor of her two great grandmothers who both died with Alzheimer’s. Now...
Gwen Franklin of Hercules was very close to her grandmother, Wyolene. When Wyolene developed dementia, Gwen cared for her. For the second year, Gwen has invited her family, friends and other church members to...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 7, 2019 · Last modified October 17, 2019
The Alzheimer’s Association® is fortunate to have support from many companies across the country. The largest is our strategic alliance with Edward Jones, a fortune 500 financial-services firm. For the third time in a...
