This past June, dancers from the Arthur Murray dance studio in Folsom came together to honor loved ones through dance. Performed at a local theater dancers performed as solo acts, duets or in groups...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 11, 2022 · Last modified February 14, 2022
Brandon, an elementary school student in San Mateo County, shares how easy it was for him to get involved with The Longest Day. Based on his family’s experience, Brandon wrote an essay on how...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 16, 2021 · Last modified December 20, 2021
When Mandy Raff’s father, Jim, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she reached out to friends and family for support. A good friend, who had recently learned about The Longest Day®, held an event in...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published May 14, 2020 · Last modified May 18, 2020
To help you meet the amazing Alzheimer’s Association team who are “The Brains Behind Saving Yours®,” we are sharing the stories of our chapter staff on this blog. Today, we’d like to introduce you...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 16, 2020 · Last modified July 20, 2020
Update: The date for this event has been postponed to next year, September 18, 2021. Brenda Collings and Ryan Blaver of Carson City are coworkers and friends. Both Ryan and Brenda lost their fathers...
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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 19, 2014
Our team Soggy Waffles, is participating in the Longest Day in honor of all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, especially my dad Jim. My family noticed symptoms in 2008, during...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 18, 2014
On June 21, I will begin the second half of my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail beginning at Rockfish Gap, VA-the southern start of the Shenandoah National Park. In 2009, my dream of thru-hiking...
