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About Memory Walk

Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research - and it calls on people of all ages to take action in the fight.  Year-round, our participants are involved in efforts to help defeat this devastating disease.  Learn more about Memory Walk.

Walker news

Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our 2009 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.

Bristol 

Chattanooga

Clarksville

Cleveland

October 2, 2010

September 18, 2010

October 9, 2010

October 2, 2010

Anderson Street Park

Chattanooga State

River Walk, McGregor Park

Cleveland  High School 

Fayetteville

Greeneville

October 2, 2010

September 25, 2010

Stone Bridge Memorial Park

Tusculum City Park

Huntsville September 25, 2010 Joe Davis Stadium

Jackson

Johnson City

Kingsport  

October 2, 2010

October 9, 2010

September 18, 2010

Pringles Park

VA Mountain Home Gazebo

Warrior's Path State Park

Lawrenceburg

Marion County

September 18, 2010

September, 25 2010

Rotary Park

The Barn @ Kimball City Park

Memphis November 13, 2010 AutoZone Park
Murfreesboro  October 2, 2010   City Center Parking Lot 
Nashville September 25, 2010 Edwin Warner Park
Tullahoma  September 25, 2010  Frazier McEwen 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.

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 $1,011,350 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.