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2006 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk Los Angeles

The Memory Walk was a huge success again this year.  They announced that this walk alone had raised over $500,000 and counting.  I won't even attempt to estimate how many people were there, let's just call it "thousands".

I'm guessing, but the Los Angeles walk has got to be one of the largest of all the walks held around the country.  The actual walk part was supposed to be 3 miles but it couldn't have been much more than a mile. 

There was live music, information booths from various companies and organizations and some food.

Since this is Los Angeles, there were also celebrities.  Celebrities whose lives have also been affected by Alzheimer's.  They come out year after year to take part, help raise money and to cheer the rest of us on.

Thanks to everyone invovled.

And now, the photo's:
(Click the images for larger versions)

Celebrities leading the walk.
L to R: L.A. County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Rafer Johnson,
Ron Rifkin, Shelley Fabares, Steve Edwards, Leeza Gibbons, Bryan Cranston,
Victor Garber, David Hyde Pierce, Bob Goen.

Start of the walk.

Walking along the infield of Hollywood Park.

Walking along the water.

and what would an event be without dancing...

More celebrity images:

Bryan Cranston

Leeza Gibbons

Shelley Fabares

Peter Gallagher

Rafer Johnson

Ron Rifkin

Victor Garber

Steve Edwards and David Hyde Pierce

2006 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk

I registered this morning to walk in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk at Hollywood Park next weekend (Oct. 7th).  I missed last year and am looking forward to going again.

If there's a walk near you, get out and raise a little money, get some exercise and raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease.

I plan to follow up here with some photo's from the event.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk website.

The Los Angeles Memory Walk website.

California Stem Cell Trial Coverage

For coverage of the currently underway California stem cell trial,
visit the California Stem Cell Report written by David Jensen.
He's been attending the trial and posting several times daily on the proceedings.

This trial could determine whether there is a future for the California Stem Cell Agency.

Read the website here:  California Stem Cell Report.

Alzheimer's Disease 100th Anniversary

2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery / identification of Alzheimer's disease by Dr. Alois Alzheimer.

Unfortunately, Alzheimer's seems to be having a bigger impact on more and more lives every day. Our longer lifetimes increase our chances of being affected by this disease.
Let's do everything we can to stop this now.


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National Commemorative Candle Lighting - November 10, 2005

Join in with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and their National Commemorative Candle Lighting event this Thursday, November 10th.

Light a candle to remember and honor Americans who have been affected by Alzheimer's Disease.

Check here to see if there are any ceremonies in your area in which you can participate.  If not, this is something you can do on your own.  There is strength in numbers but having your own lighting ceremony can be personal and powerful.

National Alzheimer's Disease Month

November is Alzheimer's Disease Month.

Now would be a good time to:

-Learn more about Alzheimer's disease.
-Make a donation to fight Alzheimer's disease.
-Visit a friend or family member with Alzheimer's disease.
-Offer support to a caregiver.  It doesn't have to be much.  Little things mean a lot.
-Exercise your body.
-Exercise your mind.
-Adopt healthier eating habits.
-Visit a support group.

Alzheimers Association 2005 Memory Walk Donations

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk for 2005 here in Los Angeles is being held on October 22 at Hollywood Park.

If you have the time and want to help raise money for a good cause, I encourage you to sign up for a Memory Walk in your area.  If you can't make it to a walk, at least consider making a donation for the cause. 

You can make a donation directly on the Alzheimer's Association web site or if you know any individuals (like my site here at "AlzHub"), groups or teams participating in a walk this year, you can show your support for them through a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'll be able to walk this year since I just started a new job.  They've been very generous with bereavement time recently and I don't think I should push my luck by asking for even more time off.

That doesn't mean I can't help with some fundraising (and donate some myself) for this years Memory Walk in Los Angeles.  I've set up a direct link in the upper right hand corner of this site to a Memory Walk donation page in memory of my mother.  Check it out.  The Donation page is through, and all money goes directly to, the Alzheimer's Association.

Help fight the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Links:

Alzheimer's Association.

My Memory Walk 2005 donation page.

Memory Walk 2005 home page.

Memory Ride For Alzheimer's Research

The 9th annual Memory Ride For Alzheimer's Research is coming up this July 16th - 17th.  The 150 mile ride (from Brattleboro, VT to Boston, MA) is held each year to raise money for Alzheimer's disease research.

Corporate sponsers cover the cost of putting on the Memory Ride so that 100% of donations raised go the Memory Ride grant managed by the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association to put toward research.

For more information, visit the Memory Ride home page. They have registration info, FAQ's and photo's from last years ride.

If you'd like to donate, there is also a link for "General Donation" on the left side of their website.

Link:

Memory Ride For Alzheimer's Research

Alzheimer's Association International Conference On Prevention Of Dementia

The four day Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Prevention of Dementia in Washington D.C. concluded on Tuesday the 21st.

The conference brought together experts and professionals in the field and provided a lot of information on new studies, research, treatments, costs and therapies.

Here's a day by day listing of news from the conference from the conference website.

Alzheimer's Association's "Rally For Research" Fundraiser Results

The Alzheimer's Association's Rally For Research auction on eBay has ended with the results available here.

While the auction did raise some much needed money to help with research, I must say I'm a little disapointed in the results.  I realize that the items up for auction were out of the charity giving price range for most people right from the start.  But 2 of the 5 items did not get any bids at all.

Maybe the items were things people just weren't interested in.  Maybe not enough people were aware of the auction (I found out about it because I'm constantly looking at news regarding Alzheimer's.  I never did hear anyone else mention it).

Maybe it's just me.  No amount is enough until there's a cure.

Thanks to the Alzheimer's Association for all the money they raise throughout the year and for the unbelievable amount of work they do and information they provide to everyone involved with, impacted by or curious about Alzheimer's.