Why I Walk: Victoria’s story
I Walk to End Alzheimer’s for my grandmother Maria Villarreal. My grandmother is my family’s rock. She has six children and worked as a field laborer and a homemaker. Everything we did while I...
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Walkers Share “Why I Walk” at the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thanks to all of those who came out to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Francisco. We asked the question “Why do you Walk?” and you answered it in many meaningful...
Walkers share “Why I Walk” at the San Jose Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thanks to all of those who came out to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Jose. We asked the question “Why do you Walk?” and you answered it in many meaningful...
Spirits High Despite Unseasonal Deluge at SF’s 2013 Alzheimer’s Walk
It’s been a busy year since I became an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocate. I’ve met with Senators and Congresswomen in Washington DC, attended town hall meetings, written letters to the editor, blogged and walked...
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...
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...
