In advance of the October 10, 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s that raises funds for the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, WGN Radio staff shared their favorite memories.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease and the most common cause of dementia, which affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In the later stages of the disease, a person with Alzheimer’s may not remember familiar people, places, or things, or become confused about the passage of time. While the majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older, approximately 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 have early-onset Alzheimer’s.
For resources and support if you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or are a caregiver, visit alz.org.
While the world may look a little different right now, the Alzheimer’s Association is committed to a vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Host John Williams, 2020 captain of WGN Radio’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s team 
Producer Elif Geris 
Morning show host Bob Sirott 
Producer Vivianne Linou 
Producer Joe Romano 
Sports anchor and voice of the Northwestern Wildcats, Dave Eanet 
Host Anna Davlantes 
Imaging and production Ernie Scatton 
General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle 
News reporter and host Steve Bertrand 
News anchor and reporter Kim Gordon 
Sports reporter and anchor Kevin Powell 
Sales and promotions coordinator Marlene Wells 
Traffic and news reporter Mary Van De Velde 
Host Rollye James 
Producers Ashley BIhun and Curtis Koch share favorite concert memories 
Director of News Ryan Burrow 
Host Dave Plier 
Sports reporter and anchor Joe Brand: “Getting a compliment from the great Doc Emrick!” 
Producer Breadon Rook 
Promotions manager Sara Tieman 
Account executive Bob Coyne 
HR Manager Theresa Martinez
