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Memory Walk® at a glance
When you join the Memory Walk in your community, you are raising funds that directly contribute to better Alzheimer’s support programs and treatments for those affected by this terrible disease.
Memory Walk, presented by Genworth Financial, is the national signature event of the Alzheimer’s Association, bringing together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members – all walking to make a difference. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised amore than $200 million to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease.
It’s easy to join us: Start you own team by signing up on-line using the links below or by calling 1-800-272-3900 or email joni.canter@alz.org
Choose a walk near you
Most walks take place during the fall. Choose from a walk below to register or to support a walker.
2008 Memory Walk Season
Stark Memory Walk – Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
Jackson’s North Park
7660 Fulton - Massillon, Ohio
http://cantonareamemorywalk.kintera.org
Wooster Memory Walk – Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
OARDC (Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center)
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster, Ohio 44691
http://woosterareamemorywalk.kintera.org
Medina Memory Walk – Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
The Square at Medina
Medina, Ohio
http://medinaareamemorywalk.kintera.org
Akron Memory Walk – Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
http://akronareamemorywalk.kintera.org
Canfield Memory Walk – Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
Kenneth McMahon Hall/ Mill Creek Metroparks
7574 Columbiana – Canfield Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
http://canfieldareamemorywalk.kintera.org
Warren Memory Walk – Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
Perkins Park
391 Mahoning Ave NW
Warren, Ohio 44483
http://warrenareamemorywalk.kintera.org
Start a team
Step forward for your community: Ask your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to join your team! Funds raised at Memory Walk help provide research, education and support for those living with the disease, their families and caregivers.
Resources to help:
Team Captain Guide
Fundraising tools
Memory Walk FUNdraising Ideas
Setting Goals for Memory Walk Success
2008 Community Kickoff Events Schedule
Stark Memory Walk- Thursday, July 24, 2008
4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
Buehler’s Nobles Pond-Jackson
7138 Fulton Drive NW
Canton, OH 44718
Wine and cheese
Wooster Memory Walk- T.B.A.
Medina Memory Walk- Thursday, July 31, 2008
4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
Rabbit’s Foot Garden Center and Bistro
4463 Weymouth Road
Medina, OH 44256
Wine and cheese
Blossom Memory Walk- Wednesday, July 30, 2008
8:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium
2345 4th Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Hot breakfast
Canfield Memory Walk- Wednesday, July 30, 2008
4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Poland
335 W. McKinley Way
Poland, OH 44514
Warren Memory Walk- Thursday, August 7, 2008
8:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
Clearview Lantern Suites
596 Champion Street
Warren, OH 44483
