After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Dennis found he qualified for Lecanemab. Dennis shares how he travels to Sacramento for treatment. His hope is that the funds he raises for Walk to End Alzheimer’s will help find a cure.

Tara Blessinger, a death doula, helps families navigate end-of-life care. Inspired by personal loss and her own risk of developing Alzheimer’s, she became a sponsor for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Northern Nevada. Her message: share, feel, heal.

After losing her father to dementia, Allison found healing through Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Monterey. Now a passionate committee member, she honors his legacy by raising awareness and supporting others on the caregiving journey.

When Lisa McKim’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she looked for support and became inspired to help others. Today, she honors her mother’s memory by volunteering as a support group facilitator and Committee Member for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, offering hope and connection to those affected by the disease.

Dr. Teresa Sigala, an internal medicine physician with Community Health Partners, became a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s, transforming how she supports her patients. Now she encourages awareness especially in the Hispanic community.

Sheila Cunneen was a strong, independent woman whose life was changed by Alzheimer’s, prompting her son David and niece Laura to become her legal conservators. Worried for his own health, David adopted a healthier lifestyle and joined Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and hopes to find a cure.