It is easy to feel discouraged these days. The world feels divided, and numerous urgent causes are vying for attention. Yet there is one fight that cannot wait, the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia. Anyone who has watched a loved one disappear behind this cruel disease knows the heartbreak it …
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In my ongoing commitment to support causes that resonate deeply with me, I am thrilled to spotlight another noble organization—the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF). This incredible charity has joined the ranks of those I’ve previously championed, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Children of Grace with my two sponsored Ugandan daughters, and Adopted A Native …
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I began working on My 2024 Alzheimer’s website this morning. After so many years of being an advocate for Alzheimer’s research and cure, it’s still a little disheartening that we still haven’t tackled this horrible disease! Many of us have been touched by Alzheimer’s in some way. Whether it’s a grandparent, parent, or friend, we’ve …
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Saturday, October 28, 2023, is the annual East Bay Walk to END Alzheimer’s; the walk is a nationwide event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease. As someone personally affected by this devastating disease, I have seen first-hand the impact it can have on individuals and their families. Many years ago, I formed our team, …
2020 and 2021 were challenging and life-changing years for all of us. For the safety of all participants, the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s was virtual. Then in 2021, both the physical and virtual walks resumed. Unfortunately, I was still concerned for our team members’ health. Vaccinations were beginning to become available for limited age groups, and …
The COVID pandemic had a devastating effect on poorer populations around the world. The virus has killed thousands and left many without essential services or income. In this blog post, I will take a closer look at what the pandemic did to the Navajo Nation and how we can help them recover. The Navajo Nation …
The second noble charity that I am actively involved with and want to bring to your attention is the Children of Grace. https://childrenofgrace.com/ A decade ago, I read an article about a young girl, Zahara, who recently graduated from the Athenian School in Danville, California. Zahara’s story and her family’s response to Uganda’s AIDS crisis …
I actively support three noble charities: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Children of Grace, and Adopt-A-Native-Elder. I am going to discuss each charity individually. The Walk To End Alzheimer’s 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – East Bay Area It is hard to believe that the last time our team participated in the Walk to End …
