2008 Memory Walk - Thank You!

Thank you for another successful Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter Memory Walk on September 28, 2008.

The rain did not dampen the spirits of the 750 walkers in Providence and the 250 walkers in Newport on September 28th for our 16th Memory Walk. We could not have reached our goal of $265,000 without the support of our sponsors, teams, walkers, donors, volunteers, and in-kind contributors.

For the second year in a row, we had 100 percent Board participation. Our board members set an example for leadership and commitment, and we are so grateful for all that they do throughout the year.

Memory Walk is our major fundraiser of the year and pays for services that we provide to families and healthcare professionals throughout Rhode Island. “Because of the outpouring of support from Rhode Island residents, we are better able to provide important services to Alzheimer’s families in our community,” said Elizabeth Morancy, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association RI Chapter.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, forming a team for next year, or would like to volunteer for the Memory Walk committee, please contact the Chapter office 421-0008.

Thanks again to our Platinum Sponsor, Briarcliffe Manor.

Note to Our 2008 Memory Walk Participants

Please be patient with the Rhode Island Chapter as we continue to update team totals for this year's walk.  The Kintera site will continue to be updated over the next several weeks.

About Memory Walk

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk^®, nationally presented by Genworth Financial, is our national signature event and brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members — who all want to make a difference. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $200 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about Memory Walk.

Start or Join a Team

Teams are the heart of Memory Walk - people working together to support the millions affected by Alzheimer's. Team up to have fun, make new friends and support a great cause.

Start your own team

First, select a walk near you and register online. You will have access to your very own Web site that you can use as your fundraising headquarters.

Providence:  http://www.providencememorywalk.kintera.org/

Newport:  http://www.newportmemorywalk.kintera.org/

• Tips for Setting Up Your Memory Walk Site

Starting a team is easy. Invite three people, and they'll invite three people - and before you know it, you'll have a team. Recruit family, friends and colleagues to join your team - and ask for donations. Here are some tools to help you rally your team around the cause:

• Team Captain Guide
• Setting Team Goals
• Team Sign-Up Sheet

Team up at work

Mobilize your co-workers - or your entire company - to form a team and make a huge impact on helping people living with Alzheimer's.

• How to Start a Corporate Team

Memory Walk at a glance

Each year, thousands of men, women and children lace up their shoes and gather up pledges to participate in
Memory Walk, the nation's No. 1 event for Alzheimer's education, care and support services. 
Won't you join us this year?

Sign Up Today
Set A Goal
Raise Money
Walk and Celebrate

Click on the links below to get started: