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Alzheimer's Association

Dec 16, 2021

Alzheimer’s Association® Illinois Chapter Names Legislators of the Year

For More Information Contact: Jen Belkov Vice President, Public Policy jbelkov@alz.org ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER...

Finding Support and Advocating for a Cure

Alzheimer's Association

Dec 16, 2021

Finding Support and Advocating for a Cure

Brandy and her mother. For Batavia resident Brandy Fernow, “everything changed” for her and her family once they received her mother’s...

Walk Elite Grand Champion Honors Selfless Grandmother

Alzheimer's Association

Nov 29, 2021

Walk Elite Grand Champion Honors Selfless Grandmother

“A grandmother is something special. Sometimes we don’t realize that until they are gone,” shares longtime Alzheimer’s Association...

ALZ Stars Athlete Returns to Chicago after 21 Years to Honor his Mother

Alzheimer's Association

Oct 21, 2021

ALZ Stars Athlete Returns to Chicago after 21 Years to Honor his Mother

“Well, I’m doing it again. I am running the Chicago Marathon,” shared ALZ Star athlete John Stalker Henderson, who goes by Stalker. He...

Alzheimer's Association

Oct 14, 2021

Why I Walk…Mary’s Story

Mary Fus is a fixture of the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She is a repeat Elite Grand Champion—a distinction that comes with raising...

Learning Vulnerability for the Sake of Your Loved One Living with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's Association

Oct 7, 2021

Learning Vulnerability for the Sake of Your Loved One Living with Alzheimer’s

There are good days and bad days for Danielle Spaar. She is a caregiver to her parents, including her father who is living with...

Honoring Michele Rust, Memory Rock Chicago Committee Member Who “Made Magic”

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 29, 2021

Honoring Michele Rust, Memory Rock Chicago Committee Member Who “Made Magic”

Michele Rust was a generous donor and Memory Rock Chicago committee member who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on August 2, 2021....

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 23, 2021

Running for Jerry, Running for a Cure

Tim Kanold ran the Chicago Marathon on a dare from his best friend Jerry Cummins. Thirty years later, Tim returns to the Windy City to...

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 20, 2021

Why I Walk…Katie’s Story

“I have lost my uncle, my grandfather and my mother-in-law to the disease,” says Katie Thomson. “At some point, Alzheimers will touch...

Siblings Run Marathon to End Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 10, 2021

Siblings Run Marathon to End Alzheimer’s

Running 26.2 miles to end Alzheimer’s is one thing. Now multiply that by four. Siblings Chase, Cody, Hallie, and Jacob are running the...

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 10, 2021

Why I Walk…Christie’s Story

Christie Boody is participating in the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 9 in honor of her father, who she lost to...

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 9, 2021

Why I Walk…Trista’s Story

“It means a lot to be able to give back,” says Trista Waters. This is her first year participating in the Peoria Metro Walk to End...

Alzheimer's Association

Sep 1, 2021

Why I Walk…Christine’s Story

For Christine Read, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives “hope that one day no one else I love and care about will have to struggle with...

Alzheimer's Association

Aug 24, 2021

Shedding Light on the “Ripple Effect” of Alzheimer’s

Shannon Elder began participating in the Decatur Walk to End Alzheimer’s two years ago. Her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease...

Alzheimer's Association

Aug 23, 2021

Why I Walk… Airen’s Story

“Stay strong, you are not alone, and we will continue to fight for those who forget how to,” said Airen DeCarli. Airen is participating...

Alzheimer's Association

Aug 20, 2021

Why I Walk…Melody’s Story

Melody Mulvaney is participating in the Mattoon/Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 25 in honor of her mother. When...

Governor Signs Two Policy Victories Into Law

Alzheimer's Association

Aug 19, 2021

Governor Signs Two Policy Victories Into Law

On Monday, August 16, two of our policy victories were signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker! Special thanks to the partnership with...

Early Stage Advisory Group Member Embraces Adventure

Alzheimer's Association

Aug 12, 2021

Early Stage Advisory Group Member Embraces Adventure

So far, Brian Gaughan has faced countless challenges, both in his professional life and his personal life. He worked as a police officer...

Alzheimer's Association

Jul 15, 2021

Board of Directors | July 2021

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is thrilled to announce the new members of our Board of Directors. The incoming cohort is...

Alzheimer's Association

Jun 16, 2021

Tennis Tribute for Milly

Sarah and her mother, Milly O’Brien. Sarah O’Brien Boyd will lace up her sneakers and hit the tennis court on Saturday, June 19 to...

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