EP 94 - Fighting Alzheimer’s Together: How the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Builds Hope & Community
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Imagine walking among thousands of people — each holding a spinning flower that represents their personal connection to Alzheimer’s.
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Some walk for a parent. Some for a spouse. Others walk so that no one else has to.
In this inspiring episode, host Dale Corpus, Senior Transition Specialist and real estate expert in the San Francisco Bay Area, sits down with Zack Suggs, Senior Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Silicon Valley at the Alzheimer’s Association, to talk about hope, advocacy, and the power of community in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Zack brings years of experience at the intersection of healthcare, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership. As a nonprofit development expert, Zack oversees a $2MM event portfolio for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the largest peer-to-peer event in the nation for this cause. His work centers on building partnerships, empowering volunteers, and helping families feel seen and supported.
🧩 Together, Dale and Zack unpack:
What the Alzheimer’s Association really does (and the free resources families can access right now)
The most common myths about Alzheimer’s disease
The emotional power of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s — and why it’s much more than a fundraiser
How caregivers, professionals, and families can all play a role in this movement
The latest research breakthroughs giving hope to millions
If you’ve ever been touched by Alzheimer’s — or want to better understand how to make an impact — this episode will remind you that none of us are in this alone. 💜
🧩 About Zack Suggs:
Zack is a nonprofit development leader with a passion for advancing the work of healthcare organizations that address critical health issues. He holds a BS in Healthcare Administration from the University of West Florida and has helped design fundraising best practices that have increased mission reach and revenue growth nationwide.
📞 Contact the Alzheimer’s Association:
Alzheimer’s Association | 800.272.3900 | alz.org
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www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/podcast
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@soldbydale
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