How to Become a VoA Champion
Champions are the heart of the VoA movement — spreading awareness, mobilizing communities, and ensuring the Alzheimer's community is heard. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step, we'd love to welcome you.
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As a Champion, you are on the front lines of the fight against Alzheimer's. Champions raise awareness, engage their communities, advocate for policy change, and help grow the VoA movement. Your work — whether that's sharing our mission with a friend, presenting to a local civic organization, or reaching out to a policymaker — makes a real difference for the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer's and the families who care for them.
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Champions come from all walks of life — patients, caregivers, family members, healthcare professionals, and community leaders united by a shared commitment to the Alzheimer's cause. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to help grow the VoA movement, we'd love to have you. Becoming a Champion is the next step in turning that passion into action.
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Becoming a VoA Champion is a simple two-step process:
Make sure you're a VoA member. Champions must be active VoA members. Not a member yet? Join here.
Send us a note. Email us at hello@voicesofad.com to let us know you're interested. Tell us a little about yourself and why you want to become a Champion — a member of our team will follow up with you directly.
That's it! We'll be in touch to welcome you to the Champion community.
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Civic Organization Outreach
Champions are spreading the word about Alzheimer's awareness and early detection by presenting to Rotary clubs, civic organizations, and community groups. Access our full outreach toolkit to get started.
Find a Champion Near You
Champions by State
53 champions in 22 states
Alaska
- Allison Budke, Anchorage
California
- Leah Fisher, Orinda
- Michelle Phalsaphie, Los Angeles
Colorado
- Mike Zuendel, Telluride
- Rebecca Chopp, Estes Park
Connecticut
- Holly Simms, Bridgeport
Florida
- Dan Jaworski, Maitland
- Doug Hall
- Kris Berkheiser, Venice
- Nancy Kaman, St. Augustine
- Scott Berkheiser, Venice
- Sue Bouder, Orlando
Georgia
- Carrie King, Cartersville
- Fayron Epps, Atlanta
- Tracey Marshall, Stone Mountain
Illinois
- Shon Lowe, Glen Ellyn
- Terrie Montgomery, South Elgin
Indiana
- Becky Scott, Montezuma
- Bianca Pagano, Indianapolis
- Greg James, Carmel
- Rafik and Pat Bishara, Carmel
Massachusetts
- Robert MacLean, Medford
- Sean Terwilliger, Holyoke
- Toby Gould, Pittsfield
Minnesota
- Elaine Kraemer, East Gull Lake
Missouri
- Brent Beasley, Kansas City
- Cindy Beasley, Kansas City
Nevada
- Karen Veazey, Las Vegas
- Robin McIntyre, Las Vegas
New Jersey
- Doreen Monks
New York
- Johnny Parham, New York
- Rita Polidi, New York
North Carolina
- Catherine Mills, Southern Pines
- Jay Reinstein, Durham
- William Parker, Asheville
Ohio
- Joe Knap, Bay Village
- Pierce Ryan, Cincinnati
- Robert Toia, Centerville
- Scott Griswold, West Liberty
Pennsylvania
- Jenn Graves, Etters
- Richard Morse, Elizabethtown
South Carolina
- Laurie Waters, Clover
Tennessee
- Julie Voudrie, Johnson City
Texas
- Erin Young, Katy
- Jenn Fink, Melissa
- Luke Davis, Dallas
- Paula Davis, Dallas
- Teri Youngdale, McKinney
Virginia
- Angel Brownawell, Springfield
- Angie Henegar, Bristol
- George Buckbee, Midlothian
- Sam Simon, McLean
Washington
- LuPita Gutierrez-Parker, Yakima
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