Deborah Allen, Wayne Densch YMCA

K2 Medical Research- Orlando

Deborah has shown remarkable dedication to educating, engaging, and empowering the community in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Through her leadership with the Forever Young Seniors and integration of the Ativ8 brain health program, she has transformed brain health education into an engaging and impactful experience.

From caregiver support classes to Alzheimer’s awareness walks, Deborah has created meaningful opportunities for people to learn, connect, and take action. She works tirelessly to make research relatable and encourages clinical trial participation by highlighting its role in finding treatments and a cure. Her impact extends beyond her community, as organizations now seek her guidance on promoting brain health. Through her leadership, awareness is consistently turned into action. Deborah’s work is shaping a more informed and hopeful future for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases.

“It’s really important to help people learn about Alzheimer’s and why joining a clinical trial matters…because research is the only way we’re going to find a cure. Alzheimer’s doesn’t just hurt the person who has it, it also affects their family, friends, and the whole community. I’ve seen how hard it can be, and that’s why I think it’s so important to support research. Clinical trials give us hope. They help scientists find better treatments and maybe even a cure one day. When people know more about trials and how they work, they might feel more confident to join or support someone who does. It makes me feel good to know that even small actions, like spreading the word, can be part of something bigger. This is about giving people hope and making sure we are doing our part to help future generations.”

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