Inspiring People
Where passion and resilience meets a true vision for change. The people featured here have inspired so many around them, from the ways they lead by example, to how they challenge outdated norms. If you have someone you'd like to recognize, please consider sharing your story with us.
Sam Easton visits no matter what
Sam knows the power of visiting her grandparents, despite any symptoms. "People need to know how important those conversations are."
Meet Ray
Ray shows us what it means to live in the moment, despite his dementia symptoms. It's a struggle to find anything that Ray couldn't do.
Clive: Beloved math teacher who coached champions
Clive is a math teacher and so much more. See how he continues to inspire his students today
Ali Cada
From finance, to finding his purpose. Ali wishes that more people understood, that "while a dementia diagnosis is life-changing, it's not necessarily life-ending."
Aimee is caring for her Dad
Known for her tenacity, creativity and heart, Aimee finds ways to make the everyday 'extraordinary.'
Jim's Journey
From the classroom to the Olympic flame. Meet a math teacher who ran 14 marathons and became an inspirational Olympic torchbearer. Jim's story is a lesson in living fully.
Lisa Poole
A beacon of hope for social and systemic change. Lisa is an advocate and a changemaker, known for saying yes to things that haven't been done yet.
Meet Marilyn
The sharpshooting Mrs. Santa Clause (with a sweet tooth). From competitive sharpshooting to a decade as Mrs. Santa, Marilyn is a versatile force of nature who embodies 'work hard, play hard.'
Who would you like to see featured here?
Tell us ... who in our community is helping people with dementia feel like they truly belong?