[left to right] Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns, Maria Shriver
and actress Leah Thompson join forces at the
L.A. Memory Walk.

"We have to put Alzheimer's on the front burner, because if we don't, it will cripple our families, devastate our health care system, and decimate the legacy of our generation."
- Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver is making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's. Like so many Americans, she has been personally affected by the disease — and she's taking action. On November 1, Maria and her A-team walked to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer's Association.

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