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Momentum and enthusiasm are building for our 11 Memory Walks, our annual fundraiser commemorating millions of lives touched and forever changed by Alzheimer’s.

Memory Walk, nationally presented by Genworth Financial, is the signature event of the Alzheimer's Association, bringing together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members - all wanting to make a difference. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $230 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about Memory Walk.

Walker news

The Greater Illinois Chapter topped its $1.5 million goal in 2007. Our heartiest thanks to all who participated in our 2007 walks.

Choose a walk near you

Most walks take place during the fall. Choose from a walk below to register or to support a walker.

Locations Dates

Bloomington/Normal

September 27, 2008

Southern Illinois September 13, 2008

Champaign/Urbana

September 13, 2008

Chicago

September 14, 2008

Saline County October 10, 2008 

Joliet

September 27, 2008

Kankakee  September 20, 2008
Lake County  October 4, 2008 

McHenry County

September 14, 2008

Naperville

September 28, 2008 

Rockford

September 20, 2008

Springfield

September 20, 2008

There will be several other walks in the Greater Illinois area. Information on other walks coming soon.

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.

Resources to help:
Team Captain Guide

Fundraising tools

  • Walker Donation Form
    Use this form to keep track of your pledges.

  • Walker Incentive Form
    Rewards for taking steps to help end Alzheimer’s.

Memory Walk® at a Glance

  • Scenic courses ranging from 2 to 4 miles in length

  • Wheelchair/stroller accessibility

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

  • Remembrance Areas

  • Displays from sponsors and community organizations

  • Refreshments

  • We also welcome volunteers for registration, checkpoints along the route, refreshments, and displays.

Our Memory Walk® goals are:

  • To raise $2 million in cash contributions from Walkers (individuals and teams), donors and corporate sponsors

  • To increase the number of Memory Walk® teams of family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, social/civic/fraternal organizations, and sponsor organizations.

Events

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Photos

Memory Walk 2008

Memory Walk 2007

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