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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.
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Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our 2008 walks. Congratulations to the top five teams and individuals. Let’s keep the momentum going and work together to accomplish our vision, a world without Alzheimer’s.
Interested in volunteering? We our seeking organized and motivated individuals to join a Memory Walk planning committee and/or to help with a variety of event day tasks. Please contact Donna Piersall (donna.piersall@alz.org) or Jennifer Labrie (jennifer.labrie@alz.org) via email or phone (860) 828-2828.
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Choose a walk near you
The Connecticut Chapter walks take place during the fall and spring. Choose from a walk below to register or to support a walker.
Registration: 9 a.m. – Walk: 10:00 a.m.
(Rain or Shine)
Fall 2010 Walks
| Enfield-Town Green | Saturday October 2, 2010 | ||
| Waterford-Harkness Memorial State Park | Saturday October 2, 2010 | ||
| Hartford-Bushnell Park | Sunday October 3, 2010 | ||
| New Haven-Lighthouse Point Park | Sunday October 3, 2010 | ||
| Norwalk-Calf Pasture Beach | Sunday October 3, 2010 | ||
Spring 2010 Walk
New Milford-Harrybrooke Park Saturday May 1, 2010
Fundraising tools
Forming 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:
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions about parking, registration, incentives, matching gifts and more!
Registration Tutorial
Team Captain’s Kit
Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising Letters
Registration/Contribution Form - Use this form to REGISTER as well as keeping track of your pledges.
Memory Walk at a glance
- Scenic courses ranging from 1.5 to 3 miles in length
- Entertainment, activities for kids and kids-at-heart
- Remembrance Areas
- Advocacy and Chapter information
- Displays from sponsors and community organizations
- Refreshments & Entertainment
- We also welcome volunteers for registration, checkpoints along the route, refreshments, and displays.
Our Memory Walk® goals are:
- To raise a total of approximately $ 500,000 in contributions from Walkers (individuals and teams), donors and corporate sponsors during the fall and spring walks.
- To increase the number of Memory Walk® teams of family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, social/civic/fraternal organizations, and sponsor organizations
