Congratulations to Linda Fanning from Hampton on winning the 2016 Toyota Camry SE in our raffle drawing! Linda Fanning has walked with us since 2012. She is the team captain of the Cherished Memories Team at the Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and is a Grand Champion fundraiser this year! The car was madeContinue reading “Southeastern Virginia Raffle Car Winner Announced!”
Author Archives: ALZSEVA
Why I Walk with Ann Bolen
I’m walking to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, I’m committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, care, and support. Our family has been personally touched by “ALZ” and the year has been fraught with changes. Roger, my husband of 34 years isContinue reading “Why I Walk with Ann Bolen”
November Volunteer Spotlight: Tony Macrini
Congratulations to our November Volunteer of the Month, Tony Macrini. Tony is a talk show host for the WNIS AM790 Morning Show and a long time friend to the Alzheimer’s Association. Tony, for several years, has volunteered as emcee for our Peninsula and Williamsburg Walks, lending his booming voice to our cause. Tony Macrini wasContinue reading “November Volunteer Spotlight: Tony Macrini”
Why I Walk with Robin Jones
I walk in honor of my mom Otelia Jones who passed away a year and a half ago. She was a very loving, strong, and wonderful mother of 13 kids. She always made sure we came together for all the major holidays. I will always remember singing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve to having bigContinue reading “Why I Walk with Robin Jones”
Why I Walk with Melissa Bailey
My grandmother Jeannette was from the mountains of Kentucky. She was raised to create a life for herself, taught sustainability, and ultimately lived a humble existence surrounded by her 9 children. The woman was hard. She was not the grandmother you think of as soft, sweet and lovely. She was strong and disciplined. She wasContinue reading “Why I Walk with Melissa Bailey “
Why I Walk With Diana Lumley
My first connection with Alzheimer’s was with my maternal grandmother. My grandmother passed away in 1996 at the age of 82 after having the disease for 7 years. I was working in Northern Virginia at the time and only made it to the Shore 3-4 times a year, but I became very familiar with theContinue reading “Why I Walk With Diana Lumley”
Why I Walk with Tiffany Elston
I walk in honor of my mom, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s three years ago at the age of 49. I walk in support of my dad and other caregivers out there that give so much of their time to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. I walk in memory of all those who haveContinue reading “Why I Walk with Tiffany Elston”
October Volunteer Spotlight: Tim Pandajis
Congratulations to our October Volunteer of the Month, Tim Pandajis. Tim Pandajis is the Daybreak meteorologist at 13News Now, the ABC affiliate in Norfolk, VA and a friend to the Alzheimer’s Association for many years now. Most recently, Tim was the emcee at the Coastal Virginia Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Tim has a personal connectionContinue reading “October Volunteer Spotlight: Tim Pandajis”
Why I Walk with Stephen Opitz
I’m walking in honor and memory of my grandfather to help reclaim the future for millions. My grandfather was a brilliant man who unfortunately lost his battle with Alzheimer’s four years ago this July. By participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, I’m committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’sContinue reading “Why I Walk with Stephen Opitz”
Volunteer Spotlight: Paul F. Aravich, Ph.D.
Paul F. Aravich, Ph.D. is a behavioral neuroscientist at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk and a great friend of the Southeastern Virginia Chapter. He is a professor of Pathology and Anatomy; of Geriatrics, and of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Aravich often lends his expertise to chapter events, eager to share his extensive knowledgeContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Paul F. Aravich, Ph.D.”
Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter 