Arlington High School Club

Every Memory Matters

Empowering seniors in our community, supporting those with cognitive impairment and dementia, and raising awareness for the Alzheimer's Association.

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Our Purpose

Why Memories Matter

Every person deserves to be remembered, and every memory deserves to be preserved.

Community Support

We visit and support seniors in assisted living facilities throughout Arlington, bringing joy, companionship, and dignity to their daily lives.

Alzheimer's Awareness

Partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to spread education about cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease in our community.

Fundraising

Organizing creative fundraising events like pickleball tournaments and participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's to fund critical research.

Youth Leadership

Empowering high school students to make a real difference, developing compassion, leadership skills, and civic responsibility.

Reem Merchant, Founder of Memories Matter
Meet the Founder

Reem Merchant

Founder & President, Memories Matter

As a student at Arlington High School in Arlington, Massachusetts, I started Memories Matter because I believe every senior in our community deserves care, attention, and respect — especially those battling cognitive impairment and dementia.

Through our club, we've organized pickleball tournaments, distributed flowers at local assisted living facilities for Mother's Day, and proudly participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease, raising funds to support critical research and family support programs.

"One small act of kindness can create a ripple of hope. Together, we can make sure no one faces Alzheimer's alone." — Reem Merchant
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What's Next

Upcoming Events

Featured Event
TBD 2025

Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Join us for a fun-filled pickleball tournament! All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Players of all skill levels welcome.

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Fall 2025

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join our team for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Walk with us to show support and raise funds for Alzheimer's care and research.

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Ongoing 2025

Senior Facility Visits

Regular visits to assisted living facilities in Arlington to bring joy, companionship, and special celebrations to our community seniors.

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Our Impact

Making a Difference

Here's what we've accomplished together

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Participated and raised funds in the annual walk, joining thousands in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Pickleball Tournament

Organized a community pickleball tournament that brought players together while raising awareness and funds.

Mother's Day Flowers

Distributed flowers at local assisted living facilities, bringing smiles to seniors on Mother's Day.

Education & Awareness

Spread awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia through school presentations and community outreach.

Did You Know?

Alzheimer's by the Numbers

6.9M

Americans living with Alzheimer's disease

1 in 3

Seniors die with Alzheimer's or another dementia

11M

Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's

#1

Goal: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia

Source: Alzheimer's Association

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you want to play in our tournament, volunteer, or donate — every action counts in the fight against Alzheimer's.

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