Why I Advocate: A Young Caregiver’s Story
In September 2021 we held an online event for millennial and sandwich generation caregivers (those caring for both an older adult and a child). As part of this event, Vanessa Louise Carter of Tiburon...
Tagged: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Solano County resident advocates for resources in/for underserved communities
Cheryl Johnson is an Alzheimer’s Association® advocate whose mother, Lorene, had dementia. After Lorene’s diagnosis, Cheryl and her family felt discriminated against because she was an elderly Black woman. Now, Cheryl is doing her...
Genentech employee encourages coworkers to participate in Walk
Milet Koo, the Sr. Media Delivery Lead at Genentech, is not only Genentech’s Team Captain but also the co-chair of both the 2020 and 2021 San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Milet and her...
Monterey man shares that caregiving is his God-given vocation
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we are highlighting Steve, whose wife Cathy is living with Alzheimer’s. Steve and Cathy had the honor of sharing their story during this year’s Promise Garden ceremony...
Bay Area actor shares story of losing her mother who was living with Alzheimer’s
Karen DeHart has been a working Actor in the Local Bay Area theater scene for many years. Her mother, Loretta Welch, was a fixture in that community as well. Loretta was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
Coach T’s wife supports a pillar of Monterey community
Michi Wright’s husband Tyrone Sr. is well-loved and respected in his community. His work with children and teens made him a valuable resource for parents to turn to when they needed help. Now living...
Visit the living Promise Garden in Humboldt County
By Robin Fong Joanne Conzelmann is a member of the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee. Conzelmann and a few other volunteers helped plant a Promise Garden using real flowers. The Promise...
North bay woman finds her purpose after caring for grandmother
Melissa Anderson was 20 years old when she put her life on pause to care for her grandmother. Through that experience she found her purpose in life, to help care for others living with...
