What is the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter?

With offices in Lima, Mansfield, Findlay and Toledo, the Association serves a 24 county area with a mission to enhance the quality of life of all persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through compassionate, comprehensive services; effective advocacy; support for research; and access to current information and resources.  Proceeds from the Walk to End Alzheimer's helps provide for a variety of quality programs and services, advocacy and medical research.  Programs and services of the Association include, but are not limited to: Helpline, Adult Day Services, educational programs, caregiver (support) groups and the Safe Return program.

What is the Walk to End Alzheimer's? 

It’s the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter’s largest fundraiser and community awareness event.  The walk is approximately one mile long, unlike other fundraising walks, we do not count laps.  This free, family friendly, fun event includes different activities throughout the day.  Most walk events will include food, entertainment, kid’s activities and a lot of fun! 

You can also follow one of the Kintera links below for the Walk in your area or contact Lindsey Bowman at 419-425-5409 or contact her by email at lindsey.bowman@alz.org for more information about being a team captain and forming a teamm or about becoming a corporate sponsor.

We also want to thank all of our sponsors, with a special thanks to our presenting sponsors:

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When is the Walk to End Alzheimer's?

Within the Association’s 24 county service area, there are 8 walks: Ashland, Defiance, Findlay, Lima, Mansfield, Sandusky, Tiffin and Toledo.

Lima Walk
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Faurot Park
Registration begins at 9:30 AM; Walk begins at 10:30 AM
Honorary Chair: Pat Orians
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/limaohio

Findlay Walk
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Riverside Park
Registration 3:30 PM, Walk begins 4:30 PM
Honorary Chair: John Urbanski
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/findlayohio

Defiance Walk
Sunday, September 17, 2011
Kingsbury Park
Registration 9:30 AM; Walk begins at 10:30 PM
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/defianceohio

Bryan Walk
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Recreation Park
Registration 3:30 PM; Walk begins at 4:30 PM
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/bryanohio

Sandusky Walk
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Osborn Park
3910 Perkins Avenue, Huron, OH
Registration 3:30 PM; Walk begins at 4:30 PM
Honorary Chair: Commissioner Pat Shenigo
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/sanduskyohio

Tiffin Walk
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Hedges-Boyer Park
621 East Market Street
Registration begins at 9:30AM; Walk begins at 10:30 AM
Honorary Chair: Russ Snyder
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/tiffinohio

Toledo Walk
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Lucas County Rec Center
Registration 12:30 PM; Walk begins at 2:30 PM
Honorary Chair: Dr. Robert Axonovitz
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/toledoohio

Mansfield Walk
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Richland Carrousel Park
75 North Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
Registration 9:30 AM; Walk begins at 10:30 AM
Honorary Chair: Rusty Cates
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/mansfieldohio

Ashland Walk
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Brookside West Park
Registration 3:30 PM; Walk begins at 4:30 PM
http://www.2011alzheimerswalk.kintera.org/ashlandohio

Who is invited to the Walk to End Alzheimer's?

EVERYONE!!  Bring the whole family.  Everyone has to register, but there is no cost!

How do I get started?

You first build a team, ask co-workers, family, and friends, anyone that you would like to be on your team.  Next, make a goal for your team, how much would you like to raise altogether? What is your individual goal?  Then start asking for donations!

To begin your journey with the Walk to End Alzheimer's, follow the link above for the Walk of your choice.  You can also contact Lindsey Bowman at 419-425-5409 or email her at Lindsey.bowman@alz.org. 

You can download your Captain Kit information here.