Sandy Halperin is the 2025 recipient of the Invisible Disabilities Association’s Invisible No More^® Perseverance Award. He has been chosen because while facing an early-onset  Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2010, he met the challenges of dementia with remarkable perseverance, as evidenced by his continued advocacy and public speaking engagements even years after his diagnosis. Sandy’s personal journey profoundly informed his co-authorship of “Becoming an Activated Patient,” empowering others to navigate healthcare, and fueled his volunteer work as an Adviser with the Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Advisory Group of the National Alzheimer’s Association, where he shared his lived experiences. Despite the progressive nature of the disease, Sandy’s dedication to raising awareness and supporting others demonstrates an unwavering commitment and perseverance to living meaningfully and helping those similarly affected.