“The disease affects so many people’s lives,” she says, “So I ran to find a cure. Hopefully, I’ll be able to keep it up for many years.” Kim Chan
On November 5, 2023, Kim Chan ran the New York City (NYC) marathon and raised $1,500 for Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. She has been running races and raising money for CureAlz for over a decade. Kim set an ambitious goal to run the world’s six major marathons. In 2023, she crossed Tokyo and New York City off her list and only has the London marathon left to complete her goal.
Running races and raising money for Alzheimer’s research is personal for Kim and her family. She runs in honor of her grandfather, whose life was impacted by the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
What began in Huntington Beach, CA, in 2012 has spanned multiple countries and even inspired her son Ethan to run the Long Beach marathon with his mom in 2014. Ethan came in third in his age group and raised over $1,000 for the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
A heartfelt thank you to Kim for her tireless dedication, multiple races, and generous support of our mission. Her ongoing efforts serve as an inspiring reminder that each stride taken in the fight against Alzheimer’s brings us closer to a future free from its devastating effects.