Walk4ALZ Recap

In the early morning on a beautiful October Saturday in Balboa Park, over 1,000 people gathered to remember loved ones, support their community, and raise funds so that families impacted by dementia have access to critical free resources now and in the future. Alzheimer’s San Diego’s CEO Eugenia Welch and Former FOX5 Anchor Kathleen Bade kicked off the event by thanking everyone for participating and presenting awards to the top fundraising teams. This year’s Walk4ALZ 2025 Mascot, Turbo, then led Walkers to the start line and the Walk began! Walkers marched through Balboa Park as volunteers and family members cheered throughout the course. As walkers finished the route and crossed the finish line, their triumphant smiles shone brightly in the morning sun.

Because of the incredible people in our community, we were able to raise over $390,000 and counting– the Walk4ALZ website will still be taking donations until December 1st, 2025. To everyone who donated, walked, volunteered, and fundraised, thank you. 100% of money raised will stay local to serve our beloved San Diego community.

Top ten Walk4ALZ 2025 teams (as of 10/22/25):

The Men Remember: $108,438
Dignity for ALZ: $21,483
SDG&E/SEMPRA: $19,226
Walk4ALZ Board of Directors: $19,282
Axos Bank: $18,033
Stellar Care: $13,200
Team Nua and Mike: $11,900
Aspiriant Wealth Management: $11,785
Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC): $10,525
Quest for the Cure: $10,200

Top ten Walk4ALZ 2025 individual walkers (as of 10/22/25):

Michael Teichner: $15,553 (Team The Men Remember)
Jeannie Steffen: $12,600 (Team Stellar Care)
Joe & Tim: $12,000 (Team The Men Remember)
Nua Shores: $11,800 (Team Nua and Mike)
Annie Clark-Durkin: $8,750 (Team Someone Special)
Michael Wellman: $7,950 (Team Wellman)
Ken Darling: $4,450 (Team Dorothy’s Darlings)
Naomi Rochers-Bea: $4,105 (Team ENCANTO Alzheimer’s Support Group)
Randi Kolender-Hock: $3,100 (Team Walk4ALZ Board of Directors)
Andrew White: $2,830 (Team MOM-Memory of Mary)

Walk4ALZ, Rides4ALZ and the Visionary Luncheon & Auction are Alzheimer’s San Diego’s three annual fundraising events. All funds raised go into allowing us to provide local free services to people impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Next year’s dates for these events will be shared soon. We hope to see you next year!

For more information on how to access free support, call us at 858.492.4400 to speak with one of our Dementia Care Coaches who are here to help San Diego County residents and/or those caring for someone living in San Diego County (Spanish speakers available). Also check out our free education classes, social activities, caregiver support groups, & more.

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