Balloons
Purple Memory Walk balloons are available to all walkers and can be used to highlight a poster, donation area, team party, etc. You may pick up the balloons at most all of our office locations or you can order them to be mailed to you by contacting Trisha at trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org or 913.831.3888 (include the quantity you want). Limit 25 per walker/team.
Collection Envelope
These are 6x9 envelopes you can use to hold and track your cash and check donations. You may pick up the envelopes at most all of our office locations or you can order them to be mailed to you by contacting Trisha at 913.831.3888 or trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org (include the quantity you want). No limit.
Donation Form
This is a form to give your supporters. The form can be sent with your fundraising letter for them to complete and return with the donation. Another idea is to have this form available on your desk or take it with you when you're out and about. If you have registered online (KC, Topeka and Emporia Walks only), you can print a personalized donation form in the Tools section of your Personal HQ which is better because it will have your information already printed on it. View and print the non-personalize form.
Poster
The 8 1/2 x 11 color poster is a great way to help promote the Walk and can be hung at your workplace, relative/friend's workplace, faith community, school, fitness center, etc. Your help in spreading the word about the event in your community is greatly appreciated. You may pick up the posters at most all of our office locations or with the Walk Coordinator. You can also order them to be mailed to you by contacting Trisha at 913.831.3888 or trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org (include the quantity you want). Limit of 10.
Registration Form
The official walker registration form is found in the Memory Walk brochure. It is required that EVERY walker complete the top part of the registration form and sign the waiver. If you already have a registration form, you are welcome to make copies for additional walkers. To order more, contact the person listed for the walk you're interested in under 2009 Memory Walks. No limit.
Receipt
Receipts are available for all cash donors. Anyone making a check donation of $75 or less can use their canceled check as a receipt (plus all donors of $25 or more will receive a receipt letter from the Association after the event). If you would like receipts for your cash donors, please contact Trisha at 913.831.3888, 800.272.3900 or trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org and I can either email or mail them to you.
Fact Sheet
This updated sheet is great to give to your supporters who are unfamiliar with the impact Alzheimer's has in the U.S. and in their local community. I suggest sending the information with your fundraising/recruitment letter or place it next to your recruitment/donation area. View and print the sheet (2 on a page).
NEW! Personalized Bibs for Walkers
Check out this new company to order personalized bibs for you and your co-walkers to wear on walk day. Go to races2remember.com for all of the details. Important Notes: All ordering is done through this site and NOT through the Alzheimer's Association. Also, this new site is just an idea we wanted to pass along to you - the Chapter has not yet used this company so does not know the quality of the bibs, the company's customer service, etc.
NEW! Fundraising Ideas
Fundraise like a pro with these helpful tips and new ideas for individual walkers and teams. Checkout this entire list or go to a new-found website to see a slew of do-it-yourself fundraising ideas. Have fun as you share your passion - that's what it's all about!
Tribute Flags
Honor your loved one with a Tribute Flag at Memory Walk. Tribute flags are available for everyone to purchase and can also be a wonderful and meaningful fundraising option. They are bright, multi-colored flags that have a space where the name of your loved one can be printed. The flags will be flown the day of the Walk and will be brought back each year to again recognize those honored.
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Walkers can also use the tribute flags as a fundraiser. Get the flags from the Chapter office (or the local Walk Coordinator) and then sell them to your supporters for $10 each. All the money raised by the flags will go toward your fundraising total. You can also create awareness for the Walk (and your fundraising efforts) by hanging the inscribed flags in your care facility, in your office, on your front porch, etc. Important Note: All inscribed flags must be returned to the Walk coordinator no later than the Wednesday before the Walk so there is ample time to prepare them for the day of the event.
Find out how to order your flags today.
Forget-me-Nots
These are available to you for free and can be sold for $1 - $5. Anyone can sell these to family, co-workers, friends, visitors, clients, etc. Also, if you know a manager of a store/bank, ask her if she will sell and display them in the store. Displaying them also creates awareness for the event and your fundraising efforts. Order (include quantity) by contacting Trisha at 913.831.3888, 800.272.3900 or trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org or pick them up at the Main Chapter Office at 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village. No limit.
Casual for a Cause Sticker
Ask your boss if those who donate to your fundraising efforts (maybe $2-$5) can dress casual on a designated day. Or, have them donate $10 and dress casual for an entire week. We even have free 'Casual for a Cause' stickers available so you can recognize those who are supporting your efforts. Order (include quantity) by contacting Trisha at trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org, 913.831.3888 or 800.272.3900 or pick them up at the Main Chapter Office at 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village. No limit.
Change Canisters
Here's an easy way to fundraise without really asking. You can display these cans at your desk, in the lobby, at any business where you know the owner or in your own house. Take it to meetings, social gatherings, reunions, etc. Everyone has change! Order by contacting Trisha at 913.831.3888, 800.272.3900 or trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org or pick them up at the Main Chapter Office at 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village. (Limit 5)
Letter/Email Template
Sometimes the hardest part about getting started is knowing the right wording to ask people for a donation. View this example you can use either for your letter campaign or in an email blast. When you register online (KC, Topeka & Emporia Walks only), you automatically will have access to the Memory Walk website's email component and this template is also there. Visit the Memory Walk page to find the Memory Walk websites.
Employer Matching Gift Program
It’s the quickest way to double your money! Ask your employer and have your supporters ask their employers. If the company participates, ask for the appropriate paperwork, complete the employee section and the send the form to the Alzheimer’s Association, Attn: Trisha, 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208.
On the MOVE to End Alzheimer's Bracelets
These official Alzheimer's Association On the MOVE to End Alzheimer's bracelets can be bought from the Chapter for $1 and then sold for as much as you like. All the money raised will go towards your fundraising total. Order (include quantity) by contacting Trisha at 913.831.3888, 800.272.3900 or trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org or pick them up at the Main Chapter Office at 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village. No limit.
NEW! Walker Incentive Prize Program
We are excited to present you with a new incentive prize program. This new program will offer you more incentive levels with more prize choices within each level. This same program is used nationally for Memory Walks and has been very well received so I'm confident you'll find it exciting as well. Check out how it works and the fun prizes!
Team Recruitment Ideas
Recruitment is vital to the success of Memory Walk. We as a Chapter work very hard to publicize all the Walks, but the best marketing will always be word-of-mouth. Your team recruitment is essential in helping us reach more people in the community and therefore raise more funds to serve those in need. Hopefully these recruitment ideas will help you grow your team. Also, here's an example of a NEW recruitment email/letter you can use.
Team Fundraisers
Team fundraisers are part of the fun of having a team. Working together truly creates a sense of camaraderie and brings people together in the fight against Alzheimer's. I hope you'll take a look at these NEW team fundraising ideas to see if one will work for your team. If you plan a team fundraiser that is open to the public, please notify me at trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org with all of the details and I will post it on the Memory Walk website.
Team Bank Day
Bank Day is specially designed as a benefit for team captains and allows you to get the “bookkeeping” done so you and your team will have a more enjoyable morning. T-shirts will also be available on Bank Day for qualified walkers so know what sizes your team members want.
Important Note for Kansas City Metro and NE Kansas Walk Teams: The overall top 3 fundraising teams will be determined by Bank Day totals.
Bring these with you to Bank Day:
- Registration forms (found in the Memory Walk brochure) for those team members who did not register online. Please make sure EVERY form has the TEAM NAME on it and the WAIVER is SIGNED.
- Fundraising. Put each team member’s money in an individual envelope with the TOTAL written on the outside. If you do not care about individual totals and are combining your money for the team, go ahead and put all the money in one envelope with the TOTAL on the outside.
NOTE: Bank Day is not available at every Walk location. Inquire about this option by contacting the local person for your Walk.
