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Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

$110,000+ and counting! 💜 The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Southern Maryland has surpassed its goal of $105,000, raising u...
10/12/2026

$110,000+ and counting! 💜 The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Southern Maryland has surpassed its goal of $105,000, raising upwards of $110,000 for Alzheimer’s research, care, and support. 🤩

We are so grateful for the generosity of everyone in this community who helped make Saturday so special — every Walker, volunteer, and sponsor!

Help us say THANK YOU with a likeđź‘Ť, heart đź’ś, or comment đź’¬ below.

Prince William & Fauquier Counties, we did it! 🎉💜 The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $256,000 for Alzheimer’s ...
10/12/2026

Prince William & Fauquier Counties, we did it! 🎉💜 The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $256,000 for Alzheimer’s research, care, and support this weekend — surpassing our goal of $250,000!

To every Walker, fundraiser, volunteer, and sponsor who joined us, thank you! Your energy, generosity, and dedication made this day unforgettable, and every dollar raised brings us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

📸 View photos from the weekend: https://bit.ly/2026Walk-PWFC-Photos
🚀 Donate by Dec. 31 to help us reach new heights for this year's Walk: https://bit.ly/2026Walk-PWFC

International Day of the Girl celebrates young people who see a way to make a difference and go for it. For Julianne, th...
10/11/2026

International Day of the Girl celebrates young people who see a way to make a difference and go for it. For Julianne, that started with "two very big things." Her love for her grandmother, Diane, and her love of dance.



Her grandmother, better known as Nanny, lived with Alzheimer's. Her family first noticed signs of the disease when "she forgot the simplest words — a lot," Julianne shared. Those changes were signs of Alzheimer’s. Her family joined their first Walk to End Alzheimer's in 2024. After losing Nanny, Julianne knew she wanted to do more.

That is when Julianne came up with her own way to help. She hosted Dancin' for Diane with her Varsity Kickline team, raising over $16,000 (and counting) for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. "I thought that if I could fundraise for the Association while doing the thing I love most, it would be a win-win."

One of Julianne's favorite moments with her Nanny was a trip to a drive-thru when she was 7 years old. She recalls spilling her ice cream all over the car and instead of Nanny getting upset, the two "just couldn't stop laughing."

On International Day of the Girl, we're grateful for Julianne and all the girls that are determined to make a difference in our world. Join Julianne and participate in a Walk to End Alzheimer's near you at alz.org/walk. đź’ś

National Chess Day is a great reminder to challenge your mind. Whether you’re playing chess, tackling a puzzle or learni...
10/10/2026

National Chess Day is a great reminder to challenge your mind.

Whether you’re playing chess, tackling a puzzle or learning a new skill, using your brain in new and challenging ways builds new connections between brain cells, which can help support lifelong brain health.

Make your next move: Sign up for the free (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge at rethinkyourbrain.org.

Alexandra: — “My dad is what inspired me to get involved with the Alzheimer's Association. Getting involved is my way of...
10/09/2026

Alexandra: — “My dad is what inspired me to get involved with the Alzheimer's Association. Getting involved is my way of turning some of the heartbreak into something positive. Today, I honor my dad by supporting other families and doing whatever I can to raise awareness for the cause, so they don't have to experience what mine did. My dad may no longer be here, but his impact on me is, and this is one way I can continue to carry him with me.

I don't want Alzheimer's to be the thing that defines his story. I want to honor the man he was, keep his memory alive, and turn the love I have for him into something meaningful that can help others."
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Alexandra Cohen will honor her dad by running for Team Oorah to End Alz at the Marine Corps Marathon.

Donate and help cheer on the team at this year's marathon: https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/annsundius/marine-corps-marathon-5121

💜Walk to End Alzheimer's Sponsor Spotlight 🎉We appreciate each of our sponsors and are grateful for the special suppor...
10/09/2026

💜Walk to End Alzheimer's Sponsor Spotlight 🎉

We appreciate each of our sponsors and are grateful for the special support of our mission. Join us today in thanking Medical Facilities of America, a Silver Sponsor of the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northern Virginia. .

Burke Health and Rehabilitation Center Cherrydale Health and Rehabilitation Center Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center

Alexandra: — “There are so many memories of my dad that inspire me because he was a constant in my life. He was one of t...
10/08/2026

Alexandra: — “There are so many memories of my dad that inspire me because he was a constant in my life. He was one of the coolest and funniest guys I knew. He loved to laugh, he loved making other people laugh, and he especially loved laughing at his own jokes. Most of all, he loved me. When I think of my dad, I think of all those little moments, the laughter, the conversations, the advice, and just knowing he was always there. Every memory is a good memory. Those memories inspire me because they remind me of the incredible man he was and how lucky I was to be his daughter. He is my inspiration for everything I do.”
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Alexandra Cohen will honor her dad by running for Team Oorah to End Alz at the Marine Corps Marathon.

Donate and help cheer on the team at this year's marathon: https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/annsundius/marine-corps-marathon-5121

On October 18, Leonardo Valenzeula Pérez will lace up for the Yerevan Marathon in Armenia — his latest fundraising run f...
10/08/2026

On October 18, Leonardo Valenzeula Pérez will lace up for the Yerevan Marathon in Armenia — his latest fundraising run for Alzheimer's research through Do What You Love to End Alzheimer’s.

“This run is also part of something I've been thinking about more broadly,” says Leonardo. “Working every day on climate change means confronting some difficult realities about our future. I've come to believe that doing that work also requires actively making space for joy, hope, and the things that remind us of what we're working to protect. For me, returning to running has become part of that practice. Training for Yerevan has been a way of rediscovering joy while putting that energy toward a cause that has mattered to me for more than a decade.”

He's given himself an ambitious goal this time: finishing in under four hours, after just ten weeks of training. And he's not stopping in Armenia. Leonardo is already looking ahead to his next challenge: a 100-kilometer ultramarathon in Mongolia in August 2027, which he plans to turn into another fundraiser for the Association.

For Leonardo, these long, difficult runs aren't really about the miles, they’re about hope. Through his participation in DWYL, there’s hope for a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

Want to turn your passion into purpose? Sign up to start your own Do What You Love fundraiser: alz.org/dowhatyoulove

Alexandra — "Alzheimer's disease has touched my life in the most heartbreaking way, it took my dad, who was truly my guy...
10/07/2026

Alexandra — "Alzheimer's disease has touched my life in the most heartbreaking way, it took my dad, who was truly my guy, my person, and one of the most important people in my life. It was heartbreaking to see the man who had always been so present in my life become someone who struggled to remember, communicate, and eventually even eat and drink. The hardest part was knowing that while Alzheimer's was changing him, he was still my dad. I loved him through every stage of the disease.

My dad will always be my guy, and I will carry him and the love he gave me for the rest of my life."
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Alexandra Cohen will honor her dad by running for Team Oorah to End Alz at the Marine Corps Marathon.

Donate and help cheer on the team at this year's marathon: https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/annsundius/marine-corps-marathon-5121

Jazmin Martinez has always believed that education can change lives. She has spent her career designing programs for vul...
10/07/2026

Jazmin Martinez has always believed that education can change lives. She has spent her career designing programs for vulnerable communities; understanding the difference it can make when people feel seen, heard and are equipped with the right resources.

When she discovered the Alzheimer's Association, she knew immediately she had found a place to put that purpose to work. Now, Jazmin volunteers as a community educator, leaning into her professional expertise to deliver educational programs to families in her community.

For Jazmin, volunteering has been a transformative experience. Her most treasured moments are the visits to community centers where Hispanic families gather. "The warm welcome from the people and their heartfelt gratitude after every presentation mean the world to me."

To anyone considering volunteering, her message is simple: "There is a spot for everyone here. The environment allows you to grow and make a real difference right away."

đź’ś During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, we're grateful for community educators like Jazmin, who bring empathy and dedication to every family they support. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association, visit alz.org/volunteer.

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