News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 8, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
When Greg’s sister Sheri was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he and his wife Patti, didn’t have any experience with the disease. They were both surprised to learn how common it was in people who...
Ken Wright met his wife, Sue, shortly after the Vietnam War while serving in the Air Force. After Sue was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Ken retired early to become her full-time caregiver until...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 15, 2023 · Last modified September 14, 2023
Lillian Sanchez has seen the impact of dementia both personally and professionally. When her company, Dignity Health, started participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® it gave Lillian the opportunity to help...
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we are highlighting one of our Community Educators based out of the Central Valley. Debbie Singh has been volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association® for a little more than...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 8, 2021 · Last modified October 12, 2021
Brenda and Cesar Mendes’ company, CAM Construction, is a silver sponsor for the Solano County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. They became a sponsor to honor Cesar’s mother, Maria, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Having initially...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified September 29, 2021
Marc Marchini participates in the Merced Walk to End Alzheimer’s to honor his grandfather, Ron Tesone, who is currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Marc shares how his grandfather’s diagnosis inspired Marc to make his...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2021 · Last modified September 22, 2021
At the age of six, Mikade Burns started unofficially volunteering for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twelve years later, Mikade is a member of the Walk Planning Committee. He shares what it’s like...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 15, 2021 · Last modified March 29, 2021
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...
