Alzheimer’s disease is an escalating epidemic.  There are as many as 5.4 million people with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States; by 2050, experts predict that there will be as many as 16 million unless we do something about it now. The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here, and we need your help!

We invited companies to sponsor one or more of our eleven 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s that were held this fall across our Chapter. These company received various innovative marketing benefits.

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. Since 1989, we’ve mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now, we’re continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s - the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

These companies' SPONSORSHIP in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s:

• Positioned these companies as leaders in the community and gained greater visibility with your consumers
• Gave back to communities through philanthropic support
• Played a vital role in improving the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s, their families and caregivers
  
  Other opportunities for companies to make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease included:
  • Stepping forward and registering a CHAMPION TEAM ~ Walked and raised money while earning local recognition benefits (dependent upon membership level); enhanced team-building skills; and built employee camaraderie.
  • Joining the movement and starting a TEAM ~ Joining an unstoppable force of thousands of people who are standing up to this devastating disease.
  • Making a DONATION ~ Making a tax-deductible donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

All Walk to End Alzheimer’s donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research.  Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  Our Chapter serves over 44,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease in our 23-county service area.　

If you would like to JOIN US in 2012, we would be happy to answer any questions you have as you consider which marketing opportunity best matches your commitment to the community in 2012.  Please call us at 800.272.3900.  We look forward to partnering with you in our 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's!