About Walk to End Alzheimer'sTM
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’sTM is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research. It brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members — who all want to make a difference. Since 1989, the Walk has raised more than $250 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease.
In 2011, the Alzheimer's Association raised over $42 million nationwide, with more than $1,043,000 contributed by the 15 walks held in Southeast Texas. More than 1,100 teams and over 10,000 Texans came out to show support for the Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter last fall!
At a Glance:
- Walk locations throughout Southeast Texas
- 3 miles or less
- Walks take place rain or shine
- All walks wheelchair/stroller accessible
- Entertainment and activities for kids and kids at heart
- Remembrance ceremony
- Displays from sponsors
For additional information on Walk to End Alzheimer's participation or sponsorship contact Jessica Abad-Serpas, jessica.abadserpas@alz.org or 713.314.1343.
Choose a walk near you - Registration is now open for our 2012 Season!
Our chapter is proud to offer walks throughout the Houston & Southeast Texas area this Fall. There are over 600 Walk to End Alzheimer’sTM across the nation - find one near you at www.alz.org/walk.
Click on the link below to register for the walk near you!
Walk Date Location Katy/West Houston Sept. 15 TBA Northwest Houston Sept. 22 TBA Livingston Sept. 22 TBA Lufkin Sept. 29 TBA Bay Area/ Galveston County Oct. 13 TBA N. Harris/ Montgomery County Oct. 6 TBA Baytown Oct. 13 TBA Nacogdoches Oct. 13 TBA Houston Oct. 20 TBA Fort Bend Oct. 27 TBA Brazos Valley Nov. 3 TBA Golden Triangle (Beaumont) Nov. 3 TBA
Start a team
Forming a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's 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. Then recruit family, friends and colleagues to join your team - and ask for donations.
Family and Friends teams: Gather your friends and family for Walk to End Alzheimer's! Create a team to fight this devastating disease and get together for a cause that needs your support. Click here for more information and tools for Family and Friends teams.
Company teams: Recruit your co-workers to collaborate on a new project: the fight to end Alzheimer's. Walk to End Alzheimer's is a great team-building exercise and demonstrates your company's commitment to the community. Click here for more information and tools for Company teams.
National team program: National teams are organizations with national or regional reach who rally their employees around the fight to end Alzheimer's. They commit to forming a pre-determined number of teams and reaching specified fundraising goals. In return, they receive national recognition benefits at nearly 600 Walks across the country. Click here for more tools for National teams.
Here are some tools to help you rally your team around the cause:
SWEET (Share. Welcome. Educate. Encourage. Thank.)
Fundraising tools
Fundraising doesn't have to be difficult! You have the support of the Alzheimer's Association behind you. Find posters, flyers, letter samples by clicking here.
Volunteer for Walk to End Alzheimer's
There are many ways you can get involved in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Contact Jessica Abad-Serpas at 713.314.1343 or email jessica.abadserpas@alz.org for more information.
Local event committee: Enjoy details? There are many event-related responsibilities that require the assistance of dedicated volunteers. Help your local Alzheimer's Association to secure the Walk location and plan activities before or after the event. You can also help us recruit new teams, motivate walkers and provide assistance for those who need some help with fundraising.
Event day: On the day of the event, we need volunteers to help set up, clean up, sign walkers in, run activities, serve food and more. We need individual and group volunteers.
Team captains: You don't have to walk to be a team captain! As a captain, your big job is rallying walkers and motivating them to raise funds and awareness for our cause.
Administrative support: Help make team packets, enter registrants into the database and support the office staff in various administrative tasks.
2012 Sponsorship Opportunities
A Walk to End Alzheimer's sponsorship offers you the opportunity to show support and concern for a major national health issue.
Sponsorship Packet for all walks
Sponsorship Packet for Houston Walk
For more infomation on sponsorship opportunities please contact Jessica Abad-Serpas at 713.314.1343 or email jessica.abadserpas@alz.org.
2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's Results
Thank you to all of our walkers, teams, volunteers, and sponsors for a great 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's season! Over six thousand walkers joined together to raise over $1,043,000 for local Alzheimer's care, support, and research. See pictures from our 2011 walks on our Facebook page!
Bay Area/ Galveston County Walk : $97,604
Baytown Walk : $37,181
Brazos Valley : $45,230
Fort Bend Walk : $98,540
Golden Triangle (Beaumont) Walk : $57,146
Houston Walk : $380,079
Katy/ West Houston Walk : $82,310
Lufkin Walk : $32,475
Nacogdoches Walk : $37,989
North Harris/Montgomery County Walk : $109,540
