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    Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions

    Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions

    Celebrity Champions Speak Out

    You know them from the entertainment and sports worlds — we know them as Alzheimer's Association champions. Listen as they share their personal connections to the disease to help break down stigma and raise awareness.

    Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions are public figures using their voices to support the fight to end Alzheimer's.

    Samuel L. Jackson

    Nina Garcia

    "I hope sharing my story will encourage others to take action."

    -Nina Garcia, fashion journalist

    Laurie Hernandez

    David Hyde Pierce

    Rita Wilson

    Terrell Owens

    “I raise Alzheimer’s awareness to help others going through what I went through."

    -Terrell Owens, former pro-athlete

    Richard Lui

    Liz Hernandez

    Sarah Rafferty

    Peter Gallagher

    Judy Greer

    Tony Hawk

    "Everyone should care about the fight against Alzheimer’s. It affects so many of us."

    -Tony Hawk, athlete

    Candace Parker

    Joey McIntyre

    Carla Hall

    Marcia Gay Harden

    "My connection to Alzheimer's is personal. I want to be part of the solution."

    -Marcia Gay Harden, actress

    George Lopez

    Janel Parrish

    Victor Garber

    Wayne Brady

    In Memoriam

    We honor our Celebrity Champions who are no longer with us and are forever grateful for their contributions to the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

    Coach Frank Broyles

    Glen Campbell

    Dwight Clark

    Olympia Dukakis

    Phyllis George

    Bud Harrelson

    Ken Howard

    Rafer Johnson

    Garry Marshall

    Penny Marshall

    Robert Morse

    B. Smith