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About Memory Walk

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk,® nationally presented by Genworth Financial, is our national signature event and brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members — who all want to make a difference. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $200 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about Memory Walk.

Walker news

Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our 2007 walks.

Choose a walk near you

Most walks take place during the fall. Choose from a walk below to register or to support a walker. Please note the change of date for our Tullahoma walk.

Clarksville October 4, 2008 River Walk, McGregor Park
Fayetteville September 20, 2008 Kid's Park
Huntsville September 27, 2008 Joe Davis Stadium
Jackson TBA, 2008 Pringles Park
Lawrenceburg October 11, 2008 Rotary Park
Memphis November 1, 2008 AutoZone Park
Murfreesboro  September 27, 2008  City Center Parking Lot 
Nashville October 25, 2008 Centennial Park
Tullahoma  September 27, 2008  Tullahoma High 
Chattanooga September 20, 2008  AT&T Field 
Cleveland  September 27, 2008  Bradley Central High School 
Johnson City  October 11, 2008  VA Mountain Home Gazebo 
Kingsport  September 20, 2008  Warrior's Path State Park
Greeneville  September 27, 2008  Tusculum City Park 
Bristol  October 4, 2008  Anderson Street Park 

Start a team

Forming a team for the Memory Walk can enhance your experience and multiply your impact on the fight against Alzheimer's. Together, as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone.

Resources to help:

Team Captain Guide

How to Register Online

The Role of the Team Captain

Fundraising tools

Together, we're working towards ending Alzheimer's, and raising funds and awareness are crucial parts of this effort. You have the full support of the Alzheimer's Association behind you. Here are some tools to help you reach your goals.

Incentive Prizes
Rewards for taking steps to help end Alzheimer's.

Fundraising Ideas
List of ideas on how you can reach your fundraising goals.

Who Can I Ask?
Helpful list of people you know to help you get started.

Timeline & More Fundraising Ideas
Additional fundraising ideas with a timeline for success.

Memory Walk at a glance

  • Scenic courses
  • Wheelchair/stroller accessibility
  • Entertainment, activities for kids and kids-at-heart
  • Remembrance Areas
  • Displays from sponsors and community organizations
  • Refreshments
  • We also welcome volunteers for registration, checkpoints along the route, refreshments and displays

Our Memory Walk goals are:

  • To raise $703,000 in cash contributions from walkers (individuals and teams), donors and corporate sponsors.
  • To increase the number of Memory Walk teams of family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, social/civic/fraternal organizations, and sponsor organizations.