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About Memory Walk

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's.  Learn more about Memory Walk.

Memory Walk is a great opportunity to participate in the movement to end Alzheimer's disease. Thousands of walkers come out to support the cause at Memory Walks throughout Southeast Texas, raising over $400,000 at our local Memory Walks. Join us today!

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Choose a walk near you

Though our Memory Walks are now over, we're still accepting donations to help us reach our goal! To make a donation, click on your walk location below.

Fort Bend Walk : October 25, 2008
AMC First Colony Theatre, 3301 Town Centre Blvd., Sugar Land TX 77479
Register for the Fort Bend Walk

Houston Walk - November 1, 2008
New location: The Galleria Houston, 5085 Westheimer
Register for the Houston Walk

Beaumont Walk : November 8, 2008
Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont TX 77701
Register for the Beaumont Walk


Brazos Valley : November 15, 2008
Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheatre, 1013 Colgate Street, College Station, TX 77842
Register for the Brazos Valley Walk

Katy Walk : September 6, 2008
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Katy TX 77494
Register for the Katy Walk

Center Walk : September 27, 2008
Courthouse Square, Center, TX
Register for the Center Walk

Galveston County/Bay Area Walk : postponed
Stewart Beach Pavilion, East Beach, 201 Seawall Blvd., Galveston TX 77550
Register for the Galveston County/Bay Area Walk

Lufkin Walk : October 11, 2008
Lufkin Mall Parking Lot, Lufkin, TX
Register for the Lufkin Walk

Baytown Walk : October 18,2008
New location: Ross S. Sterling High School, 300 W. Baker Rd., Baytown, TX 77521
Register for the Baytown Walk

Nacogdoches Walk : October 18, 2008
SFA Piney Woods Native Plant Center, Nacogdoches, TX
Register for the Nacogdoches Walk

North Harris/Montgomery County Walk : October 18, 2008
Montgomery County College, 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe TX 77384
Register for the North Harris/Montgomery County Walk

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Start a team

Forming a team for the Memory Walk can enhance your experience and 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.

Starting a team is easy. 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.

Word document Tips for setting up your Memory Walk site

Then 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:

pdf Team captain guide

pdf Setting team goals

pdf Team sign-up sheet

pdf How to start a corporate team

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Fundraising tools

Fundraising doesn't have to be difficult!  You have the support of the Alzheimer's Association behind you.  For fundraising ideas, sample letters, and more click here.

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Memory Walk at a glance

  • 3 miles or less
  • Rain or shine
  • All walks wheelchair/stroller accessible
  • Entertainment and activities for kids and kids at heart
  • Remembrance ceremony
  • Displays from sponsors and community organizations
  • Refreshments

For additional information on Memory Walk participation or sponsorship contact Jessica Abad Maz, jessica.abadmaz@alz.org or 713-314-1343.