Category: Fundraising

Stacy Bellew, owner of Coeur Cause Wines
children, Dementia, family, Fundraising, Walk to End Alzheimer's

A Sparkling Mother’s Day Weekend

By Stacy Bellew, Owner, Coeur Cause® Wines Diamond Partner for 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Washington State During Mother’s Day Weekend, our blossoming brand Coeur Cause® will be releasing its third wine benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. We’ve raised almost $50,000 to date with much more to go. You are all invited to celebrate this inspiring partnership and event at one of our upcoming release parties.  … Continue reading A Sparkling Mother’s Day Weekend

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Don and Nancy enjoying a boat ride
Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, Fundraising, love, Memory Loss, music, Seattle, The Longest Day, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Washington State

My Journey in Honoring Nancy: The Longest Day

Don Desonier became an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer after losing his wife, Nancy, to early-onset dementia. This year, he is participating in The Longest Day® in her honor.  A woman of grace, beauty and limitless love Don’s wife, Nancy, was a professional flute performer and teacher, having graduated from UCLA with a degree in flute performance. Little did she know that her talent and love for … Continue reading My Journey in Honoring Nancy: The Longest Day

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, Fundraising, Memory Loss, The Longest Day, Uncategorized, Washington, Washington State

Finding and Sharing Love: The Longest Day

By Patti LaFleur, The Longest Day® participant My name is Patti. I am 35. I am a lover, I am a (former) Kindergarten teacher, I am a fantastic friend, a dog mom and a wife to my amazing husband. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I love sharing my journey with others. My husband, my mom, our two bull terriers (Dakota and Sitka) … Continue reading Finding and Sharing Love: The Longest Day

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Fundraising, Seattle, Volunteering, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington

Spreading Awareness Across the Country: Why I Walk

By: Anna Wade My name is Anna Wade. I live in Seattle with my husband Dion, my two children, Xander and LC and our dog, Rocky. We love to play outside, travel, cook, be silly and spend time together. Xander and LC go to the same elementary school and Rocky hangs out with me while we work together from home, helping manage federal grants for … Continue reading Spreading Awareness Across the Country: Why I Walk

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, Dementia, family, Fundraising, Grandmother, love, Memory Loss, Walk to End Alzheimer's

For My Amazing Mother: Why I Walk

By: Rita Carlson Learning about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s It is my privilege and honor to be a part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s North Idaho Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Coeur d’Alene for the third year in a row. My mother moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2019, and I happened to see a flyer at her memory care community. I asked the staff if I … Continue reading For My Amazing Mother: Why I Walk

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, family, Fundraising, Memory Loss, Seattle, Volunteering, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington State

Making Connections: Why I Walk

By: Erin McLaughlin My name is Erin McLaughlin. I came to the United States from my hometown of Moffat, Scotland in 2003 to study for one year at Syracuse University. I had such a great year that I decided to stay on in the US, and once I graduated from Syracuse University, I got my master’s degree from New York University. I lived and worked … Continue reading Making Connections: Why I Walk

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, education, Fundraising, Memory Loss, Volunteering, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington State

Sorority Involvement Strengthens Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the Pacific Northwest

This article was originally published by the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter. It has been adapted for the ALZWA blog. ΣΚThe Sigma Kappa sorority brings women together through lifelong opportunities for social, intellectual and spiritual development. In college, members regularly volunteer in their community. This mission carries well past graduation, where sorority alumnae bring their values for personal growth, friendship, service and loyalty … Continue reading Sorority Involvement Strengthens Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the Pacific Northwest

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Fundraising, Memory Loss, Seattle, Spokane, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State

Washington Wineries “Uncork” Vital Campaign and Exclusive Bottle Benefiting the Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Every weekend in June, the Coeur Cause® Sparkling Riesling will be featured in all three Milbrandt Vineyards and Ryan Patrick Wines tasting rooms, in Prosser, Leavenworth and Woodinville. Discounts and complimentary purple flowers will be given to those affected by Alzheimer’s including caregivers. The wine can also be purchased online here. Continue reading Washington Wineries “Uncork” Vital Campaign and Exclusive Bottle Benefiting the Walk To End Alzheimer’s

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Aging, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, family, Fundraising, love, Memory Loss, money, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Why I Give: An Alzheimer’s Journey

In late 2015, during a holiday driving trip away from home and her usual surroundings, there was an incident where Katy “freaked out” about something. Her reaction was totally out of character for the situation, and it convinced me that some more focused medical intervention was now necessary. Continue reading Why I Give: An Alzheimer’s Journey

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