Walking the Camino

By Pat Gleason-Wynn

Walking the Camino

My mom and my grandma both had Alzheimer’s dementia. In their memory, I focus my fundraising efforts on the Alzheimer’s Association. It is staggering to me that over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and around 12 million Americans are providing unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. I remain optimistic that we will find new treatments or new medications to slow the progression of this disease.

This year’s Alzheimer’s Association fundraising theme is, “Do What You Love to End ALZ”. I like hiking and walking. So, I have chosen to walk the Camino de Santiago from Oia, Spain to Santiago, Spain, close to 100 miles over one week with seven of my friends. We start the walk on September 16th.  As I walk along, I will keep the people suffering with dementia and their caregivers in my thoughts and prayers.

I appreciate your donation for the Alzheimer’s Association. I welcome your prayers for a success Walk.


Thank you to all our supporters

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Cathy J. Torres

Sep 02, 2026

I share with you that My mother Lillian & her mother Ida Mae and my mother -in-law June all died with Cognitive Impairments. You do understand my concerns for George & myself. Share some pictures of your walk & travels.

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Maryjo

Sep 07, 2026

Will be thinking of you. Have an Awesome time!!!

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Rea Barry

Sep 08, 2026

Very best wishes on your walk!

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Carolyn Miles

Aug 25, 2026

Good luck. Hope you all have a wonderful trip.

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Kathy Johnson

Aug 25, 2026

Hey BFF! You are one of the most fascinating people I’ve met. Even though I don’t see you EVER, you are still the BFF that I miss, in my heart. I know how much this cause means to you. Love you girl! Godspeed! 💯

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Beverly Brauning

Aug 26, 2026

Thank you and have fun!

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Anonymous

Aug 28, 2026

Have a great trip!

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Michael Taylor

Sep 08, 2026

In memory of J.C. 'Pete' Taylor

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Sherry Hubbard

Sep 08, 2026

My younger brother, Brian John Sullivan, is living with Alzheimer's. Please pray for him.

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Diana And Jim Venter

Sep 07, 2026

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Andy Wynn

Sep 05, 2026

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Russ

Sep 09, 2026

Good Luck on you walk. It should be an amazing experience! Such a worthwhile cause to support.

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Diane Gleason

Sep 15, 2026

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Virginia Rondero Hernandez

Sep 18, 2026

Looks like you reached your goal. But here’s a little more in honor of my mom, Cora Rondero, who also had Alzheimer’s.

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Vickie Bordelon

Sep 21, 2026

I'm proud to call you my friend. Thank you for your dedication and sweet spirit.

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Veronica Mistrot

Sep 21, 2026

Great activity for a great cause!

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Lulu

Sep 22, 2026

Go Pat! I know the Camino has been an exciting, wonderful & humbling adventure for you. Well done.

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Jane Oderberg

Sep 06, 2026

Can’t wait to see pictures of your walk!

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Pat Gleason-wynn

Apr 09, 2026

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Anonymous

Sep 04, 2026

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K Fonville

Sep 03, 2026

Your mom would be so proud of you! Love to her

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Chris Davies

Sep 01, 2026

Your Mom would be so proud of you.

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Gerald Brown

Aug 31, 2026

Thank you Pat for your fight again Alzheimers

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Brigette Powers

Aug 28, 2026

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Deborah Sagin

Aug 25, 2026

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Barbara Rabovsky

Aug 24, 2026

My very best wishes for you as you embark on this special walk. I hear it is an incredible experience and I am certain you will make the most of it. I look forward to pictures. Think about that pink shirt. 😊

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Veronica Mistrot

Apr 09, 2026

Great organization.

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Debbie Schutkowski

Sep 10, 2026

Happy to help you pass your goal! ❤️

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King

Sep 21, 2026

Praying for you‼️

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Jb

Sep 04, 2026

One step at a time! You go girl!

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