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The End of Alzheimer's Starts with You!
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.
Together, we can raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer’s care and support and advance critical research.
About Walk to End Alzheimer'sTM
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, Americans who have participated have raised more than $265 million. Last year’s Walk events in Maryland drew over 4,000 Walkers and raised over $636,000.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an all-age, all-ability event held in 600 communities nationwide, uniting millions to raise funds and awareness in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.
Together, we can raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer’s care and support and advance critical research.
Support a Walk Near You
| Howard County Walk | Centennial Park, Columbia | Saturday, Sept. 29 |
| Harford County Walk | Bel Air Equestrian Center | Saturday, Oct. 6 |
| Anne Arundel County Walk | Severn School, Severna Park | Saturday, Oct. 20 |
| Western Maryland Walk | Maryland School for the Deaf, Frederick | Sunday, Oct. 21 |
| Eastern Shore Walk | Wicomico County Senior Services Center, Salisbury | Saturday, Oct. 27 |
| Greater Baltimore Walk | Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville |
Saturday, Oct. 27 |
Walk at a Glance
Register early and start your fundraising today. Help us raise funds to support the mission of the Alzheimer's Association.
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is a great day full of activities for the whole family. Activities vary by location, but will likely include:
• Scenic 1-3 mile walk route
• Stop Alzheimer’s Now Ceremony
• Music and family entertainment
• Food and beverage
• Information on Alzheimer's Association programs and services
• Opportunity to advocate to Congress for research funding
• Information about Corporate Sponsors' products and services
Make the Walk More Than Just a Morning Stroll!
• 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.
• Sponsor. Will your company sponsor the Walk? It's a great idea to ask. Contact Rolanda.Oliver@alz.org for information about sponsorship levels and benefits.
• Spread the Word. Help us promote the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. There are many ways you can spread the word. Post information at your workplace, in your faith community, at your local gym, on your social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter), change your email signature...the list goes on and on. Contact Kisha.James@alz.org for posters, flyers, etc.
• Volunteer. Every Walk depends on volunteers to ensure that Walk day is a successful and enjoyable experience for all of our Walkers. Contact Sally.Drumm@alz.org if you are interested in actively volunteering for one of the above Walks.
Corporate Opportunities
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Alzheimer’s disease costs corporate America over $61 billion dollars a year. To help bring an end to Alzheimer’s, several local businesses and companies have joined the Walk to End Alzheimer's through corporate teams or corporate sponsorship. Companies of all sizes are forming teams with their employees to build camaraderie, increase employee morale, and to position their company as a leader in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Along with corporate team opportunities, corporate sponsorship opportunities are available that provide businesses with the opportunity to position themselves as a leader in the fight against Alzheimer’s and receive recognition and signage at our area Walks. If you are interested in forming a corporate team, or becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact us at Rolanda.Oliver@alz.org or 410.561.9099. |
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2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Thank you to our Walkers, teams, and community businesses, corporations and sponsors for making the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season a huge success.
We raised more than $779,000 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support!
2011 Photo Gallery
