#031 - In 2006, Gina Martin's mother, Diane, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease and died 5 years later. In a tragic yet poetic twist of fate, her father died 3 months later on his birthday of a "broken heart".

To honor her parents and raise awareness about dementia, Gina created the Bob and Diane Fund, which grants a $5,000 award each November to an artist depicting the dementia journey through the lens of photography.

 Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn from my interview with Gina Martin:

• [05:31] Gina Martin shares about the inspiration for creating the Bob and Diane Fund
  
  
• [11:11] Each November, the Bob and Diane Fund offers a $5,000 grant to a photographer telling a visual story of dementia. Gina describes the selection process and the esteemed group of judges.
  
  
• [18:28] Visual stories of dementia are touching and compelling. Gina shares a little background on each of the past grantees (see photos below).
  
  
• [23:17] Gina describes a photo contest the Bob and Diane Fund had for people living with dementia called, Still Living. Learn more and see the winners below. 
  
  
• [31:04] Learn how to apply to the Bob and Diane Fund grant. Hurry! The application deadline is November 1, 2020.
  
  
• [35:30] Gina shares some of her favorite tips for ways that you can show support to friends and family who are living with dementia. (Pssst: They're great during COVID)
  
  

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Click here for the show notes to see the photos described in this episode

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