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About The Walk To End Alzheimer's

Choose a Walk Near You

Walker News

Start a Team

Fundraising Tools

Become a Walk Sponsor

Volunteering

Current Team Fundraisers-2012


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About Walk to End Alzheimer's

Since 1989, we have mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® ,now, we ask you to register for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's 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 the Walk to End Alzheimer's

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Choose a Walk Near You

JOIN US! The 2012 Walk Season is upon us and registration is open! Click on the Walk closest to you and get started!

Bradenton Walk

October 6

G.T. Bray Park

Manatee County

Fort Myers Walk

October 27

Centennial Park

Lee County

Lakeland
Walk

November 3

First Presbyterian Church

Polk County

Naples
Walk

October 13

Saint Ann School

Collier County

Punta Gorda Walk

November 3

Fishermen's Village

Charlotte and
Desoto County

Sarasota
Walk

October 20

Payne Park

Sarasota County

St. Petersburg Walk

October 20

St. Pete Pier

Pinellas County

Sebring
Walk

October 27

Downtown Circle Park

Highlands, Hardee, Hendry and Glades Counties

Spring Hill
Walk

October 13

Anderson Snow Park

Hernando, Citrus and Sumter Counties

Sun City Center Walk

October 6

United Methodist Church

Hillsborough County

Tampa
Walk

September 29

Curtis Hixon Park

Hillsborough County

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Start a Team

Becoming a Team Captain 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. Not sure where to start in recruiting more team members? Want to make sure your team stays organized and motivated? You can download a Team Captain Guide by clicking here and obtain additional Team Captain Tool Kits by clicking here.

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Tools For Raising Money and Spreading the Word

Online Fundraising
Use our online tools to post your story, ask for and track your fundraising progress.

Fundraising Ideas
Ask for donations from co-workers, friends, neighbors and family members. Many people are happy to help when they know you're raising money for a good cause.

Matching Gifts
Don't forget to ask your donors if their employer offers matching gifts. Use the link above to find out if a company will match gifts to the Alzheimer's Association, and download a matching gift form.

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Become A Walk To End Alzheimer's Sponsor

Walk to End Alzheimer's Sponsors help support the mission of the Alzheimer's Association while receiving broad recognition in vital markets throughout the Chapter's 17 County service region. To learn more about becoming a Walk to End Alzheimer's Sponsor please contact: Katie Hood at 1.800.272.3900 or via e-mail at hoodk@alzflgulf.org or Kara McClatchy at 941-365-8883 or via e-mail at mcclatchyk@alzflgulf.org and put Walk Sponsor in the subject line. Thank You!

Click here to download 2012 Sponsorship Brochure

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Be A Volunteer For The Walk To End Alzheimer's

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Click here to learn about Walk volunteer opportunities!

To learn more about Walk volunteer opportunities please call or e-mail Katie Hood at 1.800.272.3900 or hoodk@alzflgulf.org or Kara McClatchy at 941-365-8883 or mcclatchyk@alzflgulf.org and put Walk Committee in the subject line. Thank You!

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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.