In Your Community

In 2012, our chapter will be hosting 7 Walk events to benefit families and employers impacted by dementia in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester Counties. If you are interested in participating in a walk or in joining a planning committee please contact us at 800-272-3900 or at the number below:

Dutchess County
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 9:00 AM
Dutchess County Rail Trail
29 Overrocker Road
Poughkeepsie, NY

For more information contact Karen Skelton at 845-471-2655

Orange County
Saturday, September 29, 2012, 9:00 AM
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
211 State Route 416
Montgomery, NY

For more information contact Janet Syvertsen at 845-695-2247

Putnam County
Sunday, October 14, 2012, 9:00 AM
Putnam Office for the Aging
110 Old Route Six
Carmel, NY

For more information contact Terry Kean at 845-278-0343

Rockland County
Sunday, October 7, 2012, 9:00 AM
Thomas Aquinas College
135 Route 340
Sparkill, NY

For more information contact Maria Paliotta at 845-639-6776

Sullivan County
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 9:00 AM
Frontier Insurance Building
195 Lake Louise Marie Road
Rock Hill, NY

For more information contact Janet Syvertsen at 845-695-2247

Ulster County
Saturday, October 20, 2012, 9:00 AM
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY

For more information contact Karen Skelton at 845-471-2655

Westchester County
Sunday, September 30, 2012, 9:00 AM
White Plains High School
Bryant Avenue entrance
White Plains, NY

For more information contact Terry Kean at 914-253-6860

Bank Nights

Beat the crowds during Registration on Walk Day! Turn in your offline donations and collect your commemorative walk t-shirt (one t-shirt per walker that has raised or donated $100 or more), during Bank Night!More info to follow!

Start a team

Forming a team for the 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.

Fundraising tools

• Click here to download online registration instructions.
• Click here to learn how to create your personal fundraising website
• Corporate & family Teams! Click here to learn more about the Role of a Team Captain and click here to download a Team Captain Kit.
• Double or triple your impact! Click here to see if your company has a matching gifts program.

If your company is eligible, complete and return your company's matching gift form, to your local office of the Alzheimer's Association, to ensure the matched gift will be credited to your personal or team fundraising efforts as quickly and as accurately as possible, when the match is received. Please remember to include the Chapter Name and Walk to End Alzheimer's Location (city, state), Walker/Team name and donor information on the matching gifts form. Once it is processed, the donation will be credited to the local Walk specified on the form. Please allow sufficient time to process as there may be delays due to a company's procedure for processing requests.

• Host an Event - Click here for a 3rd Party Fundraiser Toolkit, and learn about how your can host a fundraiser to help you raise learn how you can raise awareness about the cause, and help you/your team reach your fundraising goals!
• Click here for sample fundraising solicitation letters
• Click here for tips on sending fundraising e-mails through your personal web page.
• Get Social! Did you know that participants who use the Boundless Fundraising Facebook application raise, on average, 40% more than their peers? Learn how you can fundraise through Facebook, with Boundless Fundraising:
• Click here for the Facebook App
• What is Boundless Fundraising Walk App? Click here for the Fundraise with Facebook - Boundless Fundraising Application Fact Sheet.
• Need help with the App? Click here for Boundless Fundraising Online Support with Charity Dynamics.
• Click here & learn how you can raise $500 in 10 Days!
• Click here for even more tools!

Our Sponsors

Corporate sponsors play a vital role in the Alzheimer's Association's ability to advance global research efforts and to provide many free and expert care and support services to families impacted by dementia in the local community.

For more information on sponsoring The Walk to End Alzheimer's, call 800-272-3900

The Walk at a glance

Join the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer'sTM and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is NOW.

At the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, you are leading the way. Walk participants will be able to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the Association, including advocacy opportunities, clinical trial participation, and programs and services. Each registered walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, please visit the national Walk website: www.alz.org/walk