About Walk to End Alzheimer's

Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Alzheimer's disease is the nation's sixth leading cause of death. Together we can end this disease.  

2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Start a Team

Forming a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's can multiply your impact on the fight against Alzheimer's. Together, as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone.

What makes up a team? - family members, co-workers, neighbors, or friends - who together raise funds and bring their collective enthusiasm to the Walk. Walkers that raise $100 in pledges are entitled to a "Walk to End Alzheimer's" t-shirt. Teams are recognized with awards (including a traveling plaque) for the most pledge dollars and the team that raises the most money per walker.

Team leaders should register online (by clicking on the desired Walk location above) or  by calling Alzheimer's Assocation office at 414.479.8800 to reserve an invitation to the kick off event in your area. Kicks-offs will be held between late June and late July. Information and resources about how to recruit additional participants and meet your team fundraising goal will be distributed.

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Walk to End Alzheimer's Fundraising Tools

Those who register online have access to additional tools to help reach their fundraising goals. Once registered, you can send emails directly to your friends and colleagues asking for their support. You can also set up a personal web page and chart your fundraising progress. Go to our Fundraising Tools page for lots of ideas on how to get started.

The attached "Tips for Fundraising Success" outlines some easy ways to raise $500 and more in 10 weeks/days or 5 weeks/days.

Use the "Official Sponsorship Form" from the Walk brochure to record pledges from friends and colleague.

Read FAQ's about Walk to End Alzheimer's.

With enthusiasm, creativity, and planning you will exceed your goal in no time and be rewarded with the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing your part to bring help and hope to the individuals and families with this devastating disease.

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Make an In-Kind Donation

The Walks are widely known for being fun and festive events, thanks to hundreds of volunteers and generous contributors of in-kind donations - from food and entertainment to prizes and publicity. We are committed to keeping Walk expenses as low as possible so that all the funds raised can go to support local chapter services.

Please consider donating a product or service from your company and receive recognition in the Walk day program. Contact Kendra Albers, Special Events Manager, at 414.479.8800 for more information.

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Volunteer for a Walk to End Alzheimer's

Each of the six Walks depends on the volunteer efforts of a local steering committee to plan and cordinate numerous details, such as team and walker recruitment; entertainment; food and beverages, prizes, registration, logistics, and publicity. There is a place and a role for everyone who would like to get involved. If you can't commit to a long-term assignment, there are many one-time tasks, such as distributing Walk brochures or working at a water stop on the day of the Walk. Let us know how you'd like to help by calling Kendra Albers at the chapter office: 414.479.8800.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Highlights

• Scenic routes ranging from 2 to 3 miles in length

• Wheelchair and stroller accessible

• Warm up exercises and massages

• Entertainment, activities for kids and kids-at-heart

• Live music

• Refreshments

• Individual, family, and corporate team awards