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About Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communitites nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages to reclaim the future for millions. Together we can raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer's care and support and advance critical research. Memory Walk began in 1989 with nine Alzheimer's Association chapters raising $149,000 from 1,249 participants. In 1993, Memory Walk grew into an event nationwide and raised $4.5 millon at 167 locations. In 2010 more than 33,000 teams participated in nearly 600 walks across the country, raising more than $42.2 million. The Alzheimer's Association has mobilized millions of Americans in the fight against the disease, now we continue to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer's. The end of Alzheimer's disease starts here.
*Registration for all walks will begin at 8:30 a.m.
LOGAN WALK Walk Sign Up
DATE: September 22, 2012
LOCATION: Willow Park/ Logan, UT
SALT LAKE WALK Walk Sign Up
DATE: September 15, 2012
LOCATION: Murray Park, Pavillions 1,2,3 / Murray, UT
WEBER / DAVIS COUNTY WALK Walk Sign Up
DATE: September 8, 2012
LOCATION: TBD
PROVO WALK Walk Sign Up
DATE: September 29, 2012
LOCATION: The Shops at Riverwoods/ 4801 N. University Avenue Provo, UT
DATE: November 11, 2012
LOCATION: Dixie High School / St. George, UT
The Utah Chapter is seeing more demand for it’s
Services than ever before-
• Utah has the nation’s 2nd highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease
in the country.
• For every sponsorship dollar raised, the Chapter qualifies for two additional
grant dollars to fund new Chapter service innovations such as Alzheimer’s
Early Stage intervention and person-centered caregiver support.
Your dollars at work-
• 37% of Walk to End Alzheimer’s donations advance the national research efforts
and fund national caregiver and care recipient programs.
• 63% of funds used locally and throughout Utah to CARE for those affected
by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders every day. The Chapter also provides
Brain-healthy education programs.
To become a sponsor, please contact Wynne Smith at 801.265.1944 or wynne.smith@alz.org
| Title Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Chapter Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Platinum Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Gold Sponsor | $2,500 |
| Silver Sponsor | $1,000 |
| Bronze Sponsor | $200 |
