Recent high school grad shares what it’s like on Chico Walk committee
At the age of six, Mikade Burns started unofficially volunteering for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twelve years later,...
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Fresno Walker helps caregivers improve time spent with loved ones
Quincy Ariz’s grandmother Ruby had Alzheimer’s disease. Taking what he learned as a professional in the senior care industry, Quincy...
Modesto Walker honors mother by helping others
Having helped care for her grandmother who had dementia, Sylvia Orozco was familiar with the warning signs. Despite this knowledge,...
Yuba City walker spends 20 years raising funds to #ENDALZ
Miscommunication about a job opening led Carol Pickard to a career in the senior care industry. Seeing the impact of...
Dog from Oakland becomes new social media ambassador
Therapy dog Brixton and his owner Linda have recently become social media ambassadors for the San Francisco Walk to End...
Long distance Asian caregiver makes hugs a priority
By Malavika Raj Andy lived 6,000 miles away from his father who had dementia. As the primary caregiver, Andy spent...
Silicon Valley Walker shares resources with family in Bolivia
Barbara Chacón knew her father was having memory issues but didn’t know how to help. It wasn’t until she heard...
New Stockton Walk team tops the fundraising charts
By Prabhjeet Kaur Brookside Walkers and Friends started out as a small team of dedicated friends and family participating in...
