Walk4ALZ 2023 Recap
Walk4ALZ 2023 kicked off on a sunny Saturday morning in Balboa Park, with our CEO Eugenia Welch, FOX 5’s Kathleen Bade, and Marc Lieberman taking turns speaking to the crowd about the organization and their personal connections to dementia. As everyone counted down until the clock struck 8 AM, the Walk4ALZ Mascot Eleven led the charge into the park! Only a few minutes into the route, walkers were greeted by a mariachi band serenading them and filling everyone with excitement for the start of the event. There were also volunteers all along the 2.75 mile path who provided water and plenty of motivation. The event was a grand success, as we were able to raise over $475,000 and counting! The total amount exceeded our original goal for the event, and we’re grateful to everyone who contributed. Many people not only donated and walked, but also fundraised large amounts for their Walk teams!
Here were the top ten Walk4ALZ teams this year (as of 10/30/23):
- The Men Remember: $150,618
- Quest for the Cure: $41,265
- Walk4ALZ Board of Directors Team: $23,050
- SDG&E/Sempra: $22,821
- Axos Bank: $20,448
- Team Wellman: $15,450
- Stellar Care: $11,505
- Dignity for ALZ: $11,011
- Dorothy’s Darlings: $10,776
- Lorna’s Loved Ones: $10,549
Top ten Walk4ALZ individual walkers (as of 10/30/23):
- Caryn Lieberman: $72,533 (The Men Remember)
- Michael Teichner: $13,000 (The Men Remember)
- Larry Hamon: $10,475 (The Men Remember)
- Gary Weller: $10,000 (The Men Remember)
- Michael Wellman: $9,500 (Team Wellman)
- Jeannie Steffen: $9,200 (Stellar Care)
- Nua Shores: $9,025 (Team Nua and Mike)
- Annie Clark-Dunkin: $5,850 (Someone Special)
- Leslie Kilpatrick: $5,000 (Mimi’s Marchers)
- Tasneem Vakharia: $5,000 (Walk4ALZ Board of Directors Team)
Leading up to the event, we spotlighted two Walk teams, Mimi’s Marchers and Team Phamily. The latter was also interviewed on FOX 5 San Diego on the day of the event! Walk4ALZ is one of our three annual fundraising events, which also includes Rides4ALZ and the Visionary Luncheon & Auction. Next year’s dates for these events will be shared soon. Funds raised all go into allowing us to provide free services across San Diego County to people impacted by dementia, view our services and programs here.
By Braulio Ambriz
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