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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 2008 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 3, 2009
River Walk, McGregor Park
Fayetteville
September 12, 2009
Stone Bridge Memorial Park
Huntsville
September 26, 2009
Joe Davis Stadium
Jackson
October 17, 2009
Trinity Christian Academy
Lawrenceburg
October 17, 2009
Rotary Park
Memphis
November 7, 2009
AutoZone Park
Murfreesboro
September 26, 2009
City Center Parking Lot
Nashville
October 24, 2009
Centennial Park
Tullahoma
September 26, 2009
Tullahoma High
Chattanooga
September 19, 2009
Chattanooga State
Cleveland
September 26, 2009
Bradley Central High School
Johnson City
October 10, 2009
VA Mountain Home Gazebo
Kingsport
September 12, 2009
Warrior's Path State Park
Greeneville
September 27, 2009
Tusculum City Park
Bristol
October 3, 2009
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:
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.
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.
