Lucky Bob’s Legacy of Love: “People Are Everything”
This blog has been updated for 2022 and was originally published on November 16, 2021 on our nationwide blog and can be found here. Bob MacDonnell bought land in Napa Valley in 1978, with...
Author: Jennifer Tinkelenberg
Walk Committee member engages young adults in the fight to end Alzheimer’s
Keely White, whose grandmother, Roberta, had Alzheimer’s, has been participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s® for five years. Within the last year Keely moved to San Francisco and is now a part of the...
History of dementia inspires San Francisco resident to keep his brain healthy
Bill Brees first realized he was at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when his father, Walt, died of the disease at age 84. In 2021, also at the age of 84, Bill’s brother Bob...
Alzheimer’s Association staff share how they raise funds for The Longest Day
We asked Alzheimer’s Association® staff how they raise money to support one of our signature fundraisers, The Longest Day®. While the Alzheimer’s Association does not require staff to participate in fundraising, many staff members...
Winnemucca resident fights for better dementia access in rural communities
Gini Cunningham is the unofficial “go-to” person for dementia resources in Winnemucca, Nevada. Having both a mother and a sister who died with dementia, Gini has made it her passion to help others dealing...
Volunteer brings Alzheimer’s education to Vietnamese community
When Dr. Phuong Le’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Phuong’s siblings were quick to dismiss it as a normal part of aging. Through her work in memory care, Phuong knew this not to...
South Bay resident helps provide resources to South Asian community
After losing his wife to cancer, Mukund Acharya left his career of 40 years in aerospace to dedicate his life to helping others living with chronic disease navigate the care system. He cofounded a...
Alzheimer’s Association grant recipient creates new testing for Tagalog speakers
The Alzheimer’s Association® awards grants to researchers who are working on projects that will help advance treatment, improve care and further our knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are lucky to have so...
