
Our Story
Tackling Alzheimer's, one mile at a time.
Miles for Alz (MFA) is a government-recognized international non-profit founded in 2022. What began as a small student club has grown into a global movement of middle and high school students committed to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and supporting those affected.
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Through annual marathons, walking challenges, and fundraising events, we have partnered with local companies and sponsors to donate directly to Alzheimer’s institutions. Our signature Hope Sharing Marathon and other campaigns have brought together communities and raised meaningful contributions through running and walking.
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Beyond local efforts, our impact also reaches globally. On Charity Miles, the MFA team now has 126 active members who have collectively logged over 50,000 miles, helping support the Alzheimer’s Association of America.
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At our heart, we are young people united by compassion and determination—working together across borders to bring hope and support to Alzheimer’s patients and their families.
Meet The Team

President
Alex Joo (11)
Northfield Mount Hermon, MA
Alex is a junior at NMH who was first drawn to Miles for Alz after witnessing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on people in his community in Indonesia. Since joining, he has been an active contributor to the team by logging miles daily on Charity Miles to support fundraising efforts. Outside of MFA, Alex is a dedicated swimmer and a member of his school’s varsity team. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, taking photos, and exploring his creative interests..

PR Officer
Irene Chang (11)
Saint George's School, RI
A junior at St. George's School.

Member
Jasper Wang (11)
Northfield Mount Hermon, MA
Jasper is a junior at Northfield Mount Hermon whose commitment to Alzheimer’s advocacy was sparked by his travels to rural Taiwan. While visiting the countryside of Taitung, he was deeply moved by seeing many elderly people in the community struggle with memory loss and realized the need for better support and care. This experience inspired Jasper to take action, leading him to join Miles for Alzheimer’s to help raise funds and awareness for patients around the world. At Northfield Mount Hermon, Jasper is a dedicated athlete and a member of the varsity swimming, rowing, and track and field teams. In his free time, he enjoys working out, spending time with friends, and pursuing his interest in investing.

Vice-President
Juha Kim (12)
Saint Paul Preparatory School, Seoul
Juha is a senior at SPPS and joined MFA because of her interest in healthcare and helping others. While volunteering at Samsung Medical Center, she experienced how small acts of support could make a meaningful difference for people. Through MFA, she hopes to continue helping patients and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s. Outside of MFA, she loves playing lacrosse and has represented Korea on the U16 National Team.

Creative Officer
Alice Joo (9)
Fay School, MA
Alice became aware of Alzheimer's disease through a broadcast and was moved by the stories of those suffering from it. This sparked her interest in the cause. She is thrilled to be part of this club, where she can help patients by fundraising through marathons and walks. She enjoys reading and plays the cello as an extracurricular activity, serving as the section leader in her school's orchestra.

Senior Advisor, Ex-President
Brian Ji
Brown University
Brian is a founding member of Miles for Alz, where he has dedicated the past four years to raising awareness and supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. With a deep passion for advocacy, he leads his team in promoting marathons, spreading knowledge about the illness, and building community impact. Beyond his work with MFA, Brian enjoys all kinds of racket sports and is especially committed to introducing pickleball to Korean youth.

Secretary
David Kim (11)
Montgomery Blair High School, MD
A junior at Montgomery Blair High School, Dohyoung (David) Kim is passionate about supporting vulnerable patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease and raising awareness for those impacted by cognitive decline. Inspired by his interest in medicine, he later wants to focus on compassionate care and advancing treatment for vulnerable patients. Within Miles for Alzheimer's, he is committed to helping expand outreach and promote the organization’s goals and events. Outside of MFA, David enjoys playing the cello, golfing, and taking on leadership roles in his county and school community.

Techonology Officer
Diane Euh (8)
Harvard Westlake School, CA
Diane is a 8th grader at Harvard Westlake School with a strong passion for supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Through Miles for Alz, she helps raise awareness and actively promotes the club’s events. Outside of MFA, Diane enjoys playing golf and oboe, as well as tutoring younger students—she even spent her summer as a writing tutor. In her free time, she is dedicated to writing her own novel, a detective story.

Senior Advisor, Co-Founder, Ex-President
Isabelle Lee
Dartmouth College
Isabelle’s interest for Alzheimer’s was kindled by her yearning to tackle the very illness that many women in her family, including her great grandmother, succumbed to. The apparent intractability of this disease intrigued her to ferret out its secrets, and this ambitious goal motivated Isabelle to punch above her weight early on. Isabelle has developed a neural band through Arduino and FreeCAD to mitigate the impacts of Alzheimer’s. Besides Alzheimer’s, Isabelle enjoys watching cheesy rom-coms and hanging out with her friends.