About Memory Walk Start a Team and Fundraising Tools Choose a walk near you Share Your Story                              Sponsorship Opportunities                              Signs of Support                              Tribute Flags                              Volunteer

Memory Walk® is the Alzheimer's Association’s national signature event to help those coping with Alzheimer's and related diseases. Since 1989, the nation's largest event supporting Alzheimer's care and support services has raised more than $260 million.

Every dollar moves us closer to a world without Alzheimer's.
Together, we can MOVE a nation!

At a Glance:

• 13 walk locations in Minnesota and North Dakota
• walk dates between August and October each year
• entertainment and activities for kids and walkers
• wheelchair/stroller-accessible walk routes
• displays for sponsors
• refreshments pre or post-walk

Forming a team for the Memory Walk can enhance your experience and multiply your impact in the fight against Alzheimer's. Together as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone.

• Team Captain Information:
  -Team captain kit (PDF)
  -Twin Cities Walk team captain kit (PDF)
  -Team captain checklist (PDF)
  
• Tools:
  -Memory Walk Tools (PDF)
  -Online Registration Directions (PDF) 
  
• FAQs:
  -Memory Walk Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
  
• Fundraising Ideas:
  -Fundraising ideas for family and corporate teams (PDF)
  -“Let’s Dish” (PDF) – Join the Alzheimer’s Association at the Edina “Let’s Dish” location on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. 10% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, and learn about hosting your own “Let’s Dish” party to raise funds for your team. For more information or to RSVP, click here.You can also host your own “Let’s Dish” event to raise funds for your own team, no matter which Memory Walk you’re participating in. It’s a great way to have fun as a team before the walk and prepare easy and delicious meals for your family. Call 952-857-0532 for more information.
  

Sign up or donate by clicking on a walk below.

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The Alzheimer's Association recognizes participants with unique and inspiring stories. If you'd like to share your story about why you are walking in the Memory Walk, please click on the link below to download a story form.

Memory Walk Story Submission Form (PDF)

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Twin Cities Minnesota (PDF) - Twin Cities Walk

Northern Minnesota (PDF) - Brainerd and Duluth Walks
 
Southern Minnesota (PDF) - Mankato, Red Wing, Rochester and Winona Walks
 
Western Minnesota (PDF) - St. Cloud Walk
 
Eastern North Dakota (PDF)  - West Fargo and Grand Forks Walks
 
Western North Dakota (PDF) - Bismarck/Mandan and Dickinson and Minot Walks

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Sign of Support order form

For more information, contact Ashley Snell, Special Events Manager:

By phone: 952-857-0532
By e-mail: ashley.snell@alz.org

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Tribute Flags are bright, multi-color flags that will be displayed at the Walk. The Alzheimer's Association logo and the words "To Honor and Remember" are in silver. There is additional space for participants to write the name of a loved one and a message. 

Tribute Flag order form

For more information, contact Ashley Snell, Special Events Manager:

By phone: 952-857-0532
By e-mail: ashley.snell@alz.org

The success of Memory Walk is directly related to our wonderful volunteers.  We welcome volunteers with a wide range of talents and skills and will need assistance at all thirteen walks. Jobs may range from walker patrol to photography to cheering at the finish. For more information, contact Debra Carlsen, Director of Volunteer Programs:

By phone: 952-857-0520
By e-mail: debra.carlsen@alz.org

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