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2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Central Illinois Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® 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.


It's all about HOPE that research will someday lead to prevention and a cure,
as this close-knit Walk team shows.

2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's dates

 WALK NAME  DATE  LOCATION  TIME
 Quincy Thursday,
Sept. 5
Clat Adams Park
Quincy

Register at 5 p.m.
Walk begins at 6 
Register now

 Illinois Valley Thursday,
Sept. 12
Baker Lake
Peru
Register at 5 p.m.
Walk begins at 6
Register now
 Canton Thursday,
Sept. 19
Wallace Park
Canton
Register at 5 p.m.
Walk begins at 6
Register now
 McDonough Saturday,
Sept. 21
Citizens Bank Plaza
Macomb
Register at 9 a.m.
Walk begins at 10
Register now
 Tazewell County Thursday,
Sept. 26
Mineral Springs Lagoon
Pekin
Register at 5 p.m.
Walk begins at 6
Register now
 Knox-Warren Saturday,
Sept. 28
Hawthorne Centre
Galesburg
Register at 8 a.m.
Walk begins at 9
Register now
 Rock River Saturday,
Sept. 28
Lowell Park
Dixon
Register at 8 a.m.
Walk begins at 9
Register now
 Peoria Sunday,
Oct. 6
Water Street
Peoria Riverfront

Register at 12:30 p.m.
Walk begins at 2
Register now

     

Join a Walk Committee

We’re always eager to welcome new people onto each Walk committee. For information on starting a team, getting your company involved or holding a fundraiser, call Walk Director Breeana Hill toll free at 800.272.3900.

Rock River Walk to End Alzheimer's: The first 2013 WTEA committee meeting is set for 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Rock River office, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Register for a Walk near you

Register today and help raise funds to support the Central Illinois Chapter's much-needed programs and services, and help fund crucial research into the disease.

To register by mail, download this Walk Registration Form.
Mail it to the Central Illinois Chapter office, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.


Memory flowers, shown here, are "planted"
at Walk sites to honor those living with Alzheimer's
as well as those who have passed away.

Join the Champions Club

Walk participants who raise at least $500 for the year's event become part of the Central Illinois Chapter's Champions Club.

Learn more about the club and see the list of 2012 inductees.


2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's a success

The Central Illinois Chapter’s 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season began on a hot August morning in LaSalle and ended on a chilly October afternoon in Peoria. And what a successful year! An astounding number of teams participated for the first time, adding to the excitement of the Chapter’s eight Walks. Thanks to all who participated and made this one of our very best years yet.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 percent: Increase in total revenue over 2011
266: Total number of teams
2,326: Total number of registered walkers
$319,534: Total money raised

Individual Walk revenues

Illinois Valley (Peru), $20,480
Canton, $9,537
Quincy, $81,797
McDonough, $23,695
Knox-Warren, $31,900
Rock River, $38,273
Tazewell, $24,770
Peoria, $89,082

We hope all past teams will join us once again for what is shaping up to be a stellar 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season.
Questions? Call Walk to End Alzheimer's Director Breeana Hill toll free at 800.272.3900 or email bhill@alz.org.


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