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About Walk to End Alzheimer's

Walk to End Alzheimer's 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 Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Walker news

Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our 2011 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  September 29, 2012  Anderson Street Park 
Chattanooga  September 15, 2012  Chattanooga State 
Cherokee  September 22, 2012  Cherokee Co. Health & Rehab 
Clarksville  October 6, 2012  River Walk, McGregor Park 
Cleveland  October 6, 2012  Cleveland High School 
Decatur  September 29, 2012  Delano Park 
Fayetteville  September 8, 2012 Stone Bridge Memorial Park 
Huntsville September 15, 2012  Huntsville Botanical Gardens 

Jackson

October 20, 2012

Union University

Johnson City  September 22, 2012  VA Mountain Home Gazebo 
Kingsport 

September 08, 2012 

Warrior's Path State Park 
Lawrenceburg  September 15, 2012  Rotary Park 
Marion County September 29, 2012 The Barn @ Kimball City Park 
Memphis September 15, 2012 Shelby Farms Park
Murfreesboro  September 22, 2012   The Embassy/The Avenue
Nashville October 13, 2012 Centennial Park
Tullahoma  September 15, 2012  South Jackson Civic Center 

Start a team

Forming a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's 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.

Walk to End Alzheimer's 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 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 Walk to End Alzheimer's teams of family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, social/civic/fraternal organizations, and sponsor organizations.

 


 


Alzheimer's Association

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.