News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 1, 2018 · Last modified May 14, 2019
The Walk Corporate Challenge grew from a desire to increase business participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. For 2019, we have expanded our Corporate Challenge to include the Silicon Valley, San Francisco and...
In some ways, Pablo Carbajal of San Mateo is like many other 25-year olds. He’s pursuing higher education. Pablo likes to play music and keep active with sports. He dreams of a career,...
For the past three years, we have worked with Congressman Ami Bera on his annual Brain Health Forum. We appreciate Congressman Bera’s efforts to educate his constituents on important issues related to Alzheimer’s disease...
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...
By Yelitza Peña When you think of football, you tend to associate it with fans in team jerseys, Sunday afternoon tailgating, cheerleaders and men taking the field. However, women across the country played...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published September 7, 2018 · Last modified October 9, 2018
Spanish translation Sonia learned about Alzheimer’s Association services through the Walk and has stayed involved for eight years. Sonia Calvo, of San Jose, has participated in the Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s...
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. In our chapter, we are fortunate...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 28, 2018 · Last modified March 25, 2019
This San Jose resident turned her love of dance into a successful fundraiser. While Ai-chu Wang has been dancing all of her life, she’d never hosted a large fundraiser. Peining Chang, Community Outreach Specialist...
