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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, family, kids, love, Memory Loss, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington State

Fighting for families like ours: Why I Walk

My name is Becky Smith (aka “Ponytail Girl” as my dad called me). My dad, Henry Leroy Wood, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the early 2000s. My two brothers, Rick and Scott, as well as my mother Jan, have shared with me some memories and the reasons why we have chosen to participate in the North Central Washington Walk to End Alzheimer’s as Leroy’s Team. Continue reading Fighting for families like ours: Why I Walk

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Roxzan and Dave sitting together in front of promise garden flowers
Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Broadway, Down syndrome, family, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Two Million Reasons: Dave’s Divas

Editor’s Note: “This story was originally published in 2017. Since then, Roxzan and her team, Dave’s Divas, have continued their Walk to End Alzheimer’s streak. This year, Krisie from Dave’s Divas participated in the Walk in St. Joseph, Michigan. In total, Dave’s Divas have participated in 38 Walks since 2012, raising over $23,000.”  “We try to make as many people aware of the fight to … Continue reading Two Million Reasons: Dave’s Divas

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