Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter

Thank you to one of our continued #Walk2EndAlz sponsors, Belmont Village Senior Living, for hosting this wonderful virtual Alzheimer's Association Major League Memories event alongside our chapter and the Los Angeles Dodgers! This week, Belmont Village residents had the opportunity to hear from beloved Dodgers players Ron Cey and Steve Yaeger.

#TuesdayTip: Making art can help people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia build self-esteem and reduce stress while providing a space to express themselves. Read how Chuck Costakos, a former art museum docent who is living with Alzheimer’s, has learned to explore his love of art in a new way: bit.ly/3kEQgc9. #ENDALZ

The Home Instead Senior Care #Walk2EndAlz Gold National Team has already almost hit their fundraising goal, raising more than $229K for the fight to #ENDALZ through creative activities like Home Instead Pasadena’s quilt fundraiser! Supporters who made a donation got a square added to the quilt. #ENDALZ.

Tune in for this week's #WalkTalkWednesday on 10/28 at noon to hear from one of our amazing fundraisers and to learn what it takes to fundraise in today's virtual space! #ENDALZ #Walk2EndAlz

An increase in Alzheimer’s research funding at the NIH and funding avenues like our Part the Cloud initiative, founded by Michaela Mikey Hoag, have helped move more potential Alzheimer’s drugs down the pipeline and expanded the scope of research. #ENDALZ

The Alzheimer’s Association’s free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available 365 days a year, with confidential support available to caregivers, families and the public. Get to know some of our dedicated staff at the other end of the line. Read their stories, new on our blog: bit.ly/35cVh5I #ENDALZ

And that's a wrap on the Santa Monica #Walk2EndAlz! Thank you, Santa Monica and Westside communities, for raising over $96,000 and counting for Alzheimer's care, support and research. We'd like to give a special thanks to ABC7 and Jovana Lara for emceeing today's opening and promise garden ceremony! It's not too late to sign up and continue raising funds and awareness! Registration and fundraising run through Dec. 31st help make an impact in the fight to #ENDALZ by raising awareness and funds in your community! Walk is EVERYWHERE and ANYTIME! Learn more at act.alz.org/socal.

Good Morning! Today welcomes our 12th Walk to End Alzheimer's throughout the California Southland. Individuals, families and small teams are taking to sidewalks,trails and parks across Santa Monica and the Westside in an effort #ENDALZ. Check back throughout the day for live reports and pics as they #Walk2EndALZ. Check out this morning's Opening Ceremony, emceed by ABC7 and Jovana Lara, and check back often for updates of today's many journeys! Make sure to drive by the view-only planted promise flower garden at Box 'N Burn between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. #ENDALZ

Another one in the books! Thank you, Ridgecrest, for raising an incredible $26,000 and counting at this year's #Walk2EndAlz to support Alzheimer's care, support and research! You're amazing! Thank you to all the team captains, walkers, sponsors and community supporters for supporting our efforts to #ENDALZ! #InthiTogether #InthisTogether A special thank you to Gold Sponsor, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and 23ABC Bakersfield's Mike Hart 23ABC!

Tune in tomorrow at 10 a.m. for the Santa Monica Walk to End Alzheimer's Opening and Flower Garden Ceremony, emceed by ABC7 and Jovana Lara, and check back throughout the weekend to hear from some of this year's #Walk2EndAlz participants!