Dan and Julie will be recognized as this year’s honorees of Orlando’s Purple Soirée gala to honor their years of service as Alzheimer’s Association volunteers, fundraisers and advocates.
Tag: Fundraising
A Mission to Change Minds: Sury Veliz’s Journey With Alzheimer’s
It’s easy to think that you’re too young to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Sury Veliz is on a mission to change that. She will be honored as the Mission Moment Speaker at the Sunshine Gala in Miami.
Holiday Cheer and Community Spirit Help Do What You Love to End Alzheimer’s
This holiday season, two Christmas tree fundraisers brought communities together in Citrus and Hernando counties — raising critical funds for … More
The Power of Music for Memory and Alzheimer’s Care: Hicks’ Family Story
By Kiara Velez Music has a powerful and positive impact on people living with Alzheimer’s disease. For the Hicks family, … More
Jacksonville Beach Hiker Completes 500-Mile Pilgrimage to Honor Mother and Fight Alzheimer’s
by Kiara Velez Anne Burris recently completed a 500-mile journey through the extraordinary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, changing her grief … More
Young Voices in the Fight to #ENDALZ
During National Volunteer Week (April 20-26), the Alzheimer’s Association is proud to highlight inspiring stories and contributions from young volunteers … More
Gaming for Grandpa: Shared love of games turns into fundraising for hope
Ryan held a five-day long, 24/7 livestream digital charity, transforming his love for gaming into an entertaining way to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Together For A Cause: How Alzheimer’s Unites Us for The Longest Day
By Victoria Kevers Alzheimer’s has been around Margaret “Peggy” Harter all her life – her mother, her aunt, her grandmother and … More
Do Brain Games Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?
By Nicole Lesson Word games and crosswords are a hobby or passion for many. For others, it may be something … More
The Longest Day Events
The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, 2024, thousands of … More
