About Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. Learn more about Memory Walk.
Walker News
Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our 2008 walks.
Choose a Walk Near You
All Desert Southwest Chapter walks take place during the fall. Choose from a walk below to register or to support a walker.
Prescott Memory Walk
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Downtown Courthouse Plaza
Registration begins at 8:00 am
Walk begins at 9:00 am
For Kick-Off information, click
here
Tucson Memory Walk
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Gene C. Reid Park
Registration begins at 7:30 am
Walk begins at 9:00 am
For Kick-Off information, click here
Verde Valley Memory Walk
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Tequa, The Village of Oak Creek
Registration begins at 8:00 am
Walk begins at 9:00 am
For Kick-Off information, click here
West Valley Memory Walk
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Beardsley Recreation Center
Registration begins at 7:30 am
Walk begins at 9:00 am
For Kick-Off information, click here
Las Vegas Memory Walk
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Fashion Show Mall
Registration begins at 7:30 am
Walk begins at 9:00 am
For Kick-Off information, click here
Phoenix Memory Walk
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Wesley Bolin Plaza
Registration begins at 7:30 am
Walk begins at 9:00 am
For Kick-Off information, click here
Phoenix Memory Walk T-Shirt Day
November 6, 2009
Alzheimer's Association Office
1028 E McDowell Road
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Beat the rush and get your Memory Walk T-Shirt before anyone else!
For more information contact Jennifer Hanson at 602.528.0545 x 221 or jennifer.hanson@alz.org
Memory Walk Kick-Off Events
In conjuction with Spotlight Senior Services and Living Options
Las Vegas Memory Walk Kick-Off
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Italian American Club
2333 E Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV
Tickets are $10.00
RSVP to Peggy Wilfong, 702.248.2770 or peggy.wilfong@alz.org
West Valley Memory Walk Kick-Off
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Outback Steakhouse
5605 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ
RSVP to Jennifer Hanson, 602.528.0545 x 221 or jennifer.hanson@alz.org
Prescott Memory Walk Kick-Off
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Outback Steakhouse
1951 E Highway 69
Prescott, AZ
RSVP to 928.771.9257
Phoenix Memory Walk Kick-Off
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Outback Steakhouse
4715 E Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ
RSVP to Jennifer Hanson, 602.528.0545 x 221 or jennifer.hanson@alz.org
Tucson Memory Walk Kick-Off
Thursday, September 17, 2009
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Campana del Rio
1550 E River Road
Tucson, AZ
RSVP to 520.322.6601
Verde Valley Memory Walk Kick-Off
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Sedona Winds
405 Jacks Canyon Road
Sedona, AZ
RSVP to Judy at 928.284.1021 or judy@sedonawinds.com
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.
Prescott Memory Walk
Tucson Memory Walk
Verde Valley Memory Walk
West Valley Memory Walk
Las Vegas Memory Walk
Phoenix Memory Walk
Team Captain Kits
Southern Arizona
Brochures
Southern Arizona
Fundraising Ideas
Raise money with friends and family:
- Send an e-mail out to everyone you know directing them to your Web page. The convenience of being able to pay with a credit card makes your fundraising a snap.
- Ask friends and family to donate to your cause rather than buy you a gift for a special occasion, like your birthday.
- Give something up – a movie, manicure or dinner at an expensive restaurant – and contribute what you would have spent to Memory Walk.
- Encourage your donors to make donations in honor of, in memory of or in support of someone who has been affected by Alzheimer's. This is a great way for your donors to be involved in Memory Walk. Offer to write the honored person’s name on your shirt for a donation or carry a picture of that person with you on walk day.
- Change your home, cellular and work voicemail to announce to all that you will be participating in Memory Walk. It’s a great way to spread the word!
- Print your donation forms on brightly colored paper. This will ensure that they stand out in a stack of bills and other correspondence.
Raise money in your office:
- Sell candy, chips, popcorn, soda, bagels or donuts at the office. You may be able to get the goods donated so everything goes to your fundraising.
- Ask human resources if you can go “Casual for a Cause.” If your office has business professional or business casual dress, co-workers may make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in exchange for a chance to wear jeans for the day.
- Send a postcard, flyer or e-mail to update potential donors on your progress. Let people know how you are doing in reaching your fundraising goals and tell them something about Alzheimer's. In addition to updating your friends and family, it will serve as a reminder for those who haven’t donated yet!
- Most e-mail programs give you the ability to create your own signature at the bottom of each message. This is a great way to let both personal and business contacts know that you are walking. Add a link to your Memory Walk page and you may be surprised at the number of people who end up donating.
- In the lunchroom or break room, leave a stack of donation forms and a sign with a picture of yourself and a note about why you are participating in the walk.
Memory Walk at a Glance
Memory Walk 2009 planning is in full swing! Register today and get an early start on fundraising. Memory Walk is a fun filled day of activities for the whole family. Activities include:
- 6 walk locations in Arizona and Nevada
- A 3-mile route and a 1.5-mile route
- Entertainment, a kids activity area and pet area
- 60° North will be performing at the Phoenix Memory Walk where they will debut a new single!
- Scan Band, a "mix of hits" cover band, will also be perfomring at the Phoenix Memory Walk.
- Benny & The Jets, an Elton John cover band, will be performing at the West Valley Memory Walk.
- Food and beverages
- Information on Alzheimer's Association programs and services
- Information about Corporate Sponsors' products and services
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