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The Alzheimer’s Association counts on 35,000 passionate volunteers nationwide to inspire and make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The dedication of these volunteers is highlighted through their significant time commitment to the organization and passion for the cause. The work of volunteers is critical to achieving our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Read the stories of some of our Star Volunteers below.
Alex Preciado, Advocacy, Hispanic Community, Milwaukee
Allyson Olivier, Walk Chair, Former Board of Directors, Port Washington, Ozaukee County
Andy Kerwin, Support Group Leader, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorship Chair, Former Walk to End Alzheimer’s Co-Chair, Lake Geneva, Walworth County
Arlene Torrenga, Co-Facilitator, Delavan
Carol Wessels, Board, Advocacy, Walk, Cedarburg
Connie Thimmig, Support Group Facilitator, Walk Volunteer, Community Educator, Advocate Sheboygan & Manitowoc
Dana Elmzen, Walk Committee, AIM Chair, Sheboygan
Dave Gauger, Support Group Facilitator, SPARK!, Helpline, Whitefish Bay
Eric and Bernadette Russow, Memory Cafe, Walk Committee, Elkhorn
Fatou Cessay, Advocate, Board Member, Madison
Jim Adams, Community Educator, Support Group Co-Facilitator, Chetek
Hannah Wieser, Walk Committee, La Crosse
Jim Holmes, Men’s Support Group Facilitator, Advocate, Sheboygan
Josh Spiegelhoff, Walk Committee, Lake Geneva
Lisa Hurley, Advocacy, Community Education, Walk Co-Chair, Random Lake (Sheboygan County)
Marty Schreiber, Concern & Awareness Volunteer, Milwaukee
Meredith Bishop, Librarian, Milwaukee
Michelle and Zayd Cartanega, Walk Committee, Milwaukee
Nancy Stevenson, Walk Committee, Milwaukee
Sonja Akright, Advocacy Volunteer, Lake Geneva
Sue Weidemann, Walk Committee, La Crosse
Terese Capizzi, Board Member, Advocate, Gala Committee, Walk Committee, Mequon
Cassie Cook, Advocate, AIM Committee, Walk Volunteer, New Richmond
Heidi Musombwa, Support Group Volunteer, Middleton
Jean Haden, Alzheimer's Association Support Group Co-Facilitator
Julie Carroll, Community Educator, Shawano
Kayla Stroud, Community Educator, Walk Volunteer, Advocate, Edgerton
Mary Ellen Schmidt, Office Volunteer Milwaukee
Paula Gibson, Support Group Leader and Advocate, Eau Claire
Valerie Cutting, Support Group Facilitator, Saukville
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