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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.
October 2, 2010 September 18, 2010 October 9, 2010 October 2, 2010 Anderson Street Park Chattanooga State River Walk, McGregor Park Cleveland High School October 2, 2010 September 25, 2010 Stone Bridge Memorial Park Tusculum City Park October 2, 2010 October 9, 2010 September 18, 2010 Pringles Park VA Mountain Home Gazebo Warrior's Path State Park September 18, 2010 September, 25 2010 Rotary Park The Barn @ Kimball City Park
Huntsville
September 25, 2010
Joe Davis Stadium
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:
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.
