Start a Team

Forming a team for 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.  Plus, when you team up, you can earn fun prizes that are only for teams. Team prizes include: a Team Captains' hat, Team Banner, Team Tent and more!

What is a team?  We're glad you asked.  A team is a group of four or more registered walkers.  A team can consist of: families, friends, co-workers, club or organization members an University, school groups and more!  If you have questions about forming a team and how to get started, contact us and we will be happy to help. 

Team Captain - Team captains play an important role in Memory Walk, serving as a liaison between the Memory Walk team and the Alzheimer's Association. The Team Captain is responsible for forming a team and recruiting team members, setting fundraising goals and teaching team members how to be a fundraiser. He or she informs team members of important dates and procedures and organizes the team on walk day.  Team sizes vary greatly from 4 walkers to 100 walkers, but the average Memory Walk team consists of 10 walkers.Our Memory Walk staff will provide you with a Team Captain Kit that will give you all of the tools needed to create a successful Walk team.

Team Member - The captain serves as liaison for the team, but it is the duty of each team member to help reach the team's fundraising goals and help with team member recruitment. To register yourself or new member visit the registration page of your Walk of choice. Please be sure that your team captain has registered first and you know your team name.

INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION

Individual Walker - These are participants who are not on a team and have elected to become a fundraiser on their own.

Much of the success of Memory Walk depends on hardworking volunteers. We are looking for volunteers to help in many different ways:

• Pre-Walk Volunteers - Pre-Walk Volunteers help in getting the word out about Memory Walk to the public. This may include assisting with follow-up phone calls, preparing mailings or serving on one of the Memory Walk Planning Committees.  
  
  Walk Day Volunteers - Walk day volunteers help ensure the day runs smoothly for Memory Walk participants. This may include working at the walker check-in tent, food tent and/or water stops; assisting with entertainment, photography, T-shirt and sweatshirts distribution; route support, set-up and/or take-down of event day materials; or working as a greeter to welcome walkers or cheer on walkers as they cross the finish line.
  
  For more information about becoming a Walk volunteer or to join one of our planning committees, please contact Jennifer Chavez at 703.766.9025 or e-mail: jenn.chavez@alz.org.
  
  Local Staff Contacts
  
  National and Northern Virginia Walkers & Teams
  Jennifer Chavez, 703-766-9025
  jenn.chavez@alz.org
  
  Southern Maryland Walkers & Teams
  Dorothy Flynn, 301-934-5856
  dorothy.flynn@alz.org

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION

Memory Walk Corporate Sponsor - Ask your company if they would like to join in taking steps to end Alzheimer’s.  Local sponsorship will not only contribute to the success of the event but will provide sponsors with marketing exposure to the Washington DC metropolitan area. By becoming an official Memory Walk Sponsor, your company will enhance its image while supporting its employees and the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. For more information about becoming a Corporate Sponsor please view our Sponsorship page or contact Susan Sandler at 703.766.9013 or e-mail: susan.sandler@alz.org.