Community members throughout the Chapter's bi-state service area took a huge step in the right direction at one of the six Memory Walks that took place this 2009 season. New faces emerged amongst the veteran walkers, but those who may have started out as strangers soon learned others shared their passion and the more than 4,000 attendees took a united stance in the fight against Alzheimer’s as they walked together. These walkers, along with their supporters, corporate sponsors, volunteers and in-kind donors all made it possible for us to reach yet another record-breaking fundraising total of $530,000!

Thank you to everyone who joined the Memory Walk movement this year. The Heart of Amercia Chapter, and all those affected by Alzheimer's, truly appreciate your drive to make this important cause known, understood and supported throughout Kansas and Missouri and ultimately throughout the nation.   

View more highlights, along with pictures, of each walk!

Recap of the 2009 Memory Walk Season

West Central Missouri in Clinton on Saturday, May 2 raised $10,500.

Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg on Saturday, May 30 raised $12,700.

Northeast Kansas in Topeka on Saturday, June 13 raised $66,600.
Mark your calendar for the 2010 Walk on June 12!

Kansas City Metro in Overland Park on Saturday, October 3 raised $422,000. Check out the top teams and fundraisers at http://www.kansascitymw.kintera.org/

Emporia, Kansas on Sunday, October 4 raised over $11,000. 

Iola, Kansas on Saturday, October 10 raised over $14,000.

EVERY person can join in the fight! 
Drew and Dawson, of the Georgie Girls and Nana Belles team, celebrated their 10th birthday and in lieu of gifts the boys asked their friends to make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of their Grandma Georgie! These amazing boys raised $300!

View more highlights, along with pictures, of each walk!

Make Memory Walk a Year Long Commitment

• Recruitment. Start asking family members, neighbors, colleagues, etc. to join your team. Make sure they get the date on their calendar!
• Fundraising. Set your goal and plan out how you're going to achieve it. Some fundraisers take time so start early. See Memory Walk Central for ideas.
• Sponsor. Will your company sponsor the local Walk? It's a great idea to ask. See 2009 Sponsors for sponsorship levels and benefits.
• Spread the Word. Every community needs assistance in getting the word out about the Walk and the best way to do it is through the walkers. Post information at your workplace, in your faith community, at your local gym, on your Facebook, in your email signature...the list goes on and on.
• Volunteer. Every Walk has a planning committee that is looking for active members to make the event even better as well as volunteers to help on the day of the event. Contact Trisha McClanahan at trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org if you are interested in actively volunteering for one of the above Walks.   

Couldn't attend Memory Walk this year but still want to help?
Make an online donation to one of our community walks listed above.