Fundraising and awareness events

Participate in an Alzheimer's Association event to raise money and awareness in the battle against Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Association 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.
When: Walks take place throughout the year, primarily in the fall
Where: In communities nationwide

Rita Hayworth Galas

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan held the first Rita Hayworth Gala in 1985 to honor her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of Alzheimer's disease. The event has grown into a premier social event, hosted in three cities nationwide: Chicago, New York and the newly added Dallas.
 
The  Rita Hayworth Galas have raised over $53 million for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. These funds, combined with other donations, have helped the Association raise more than $265 million since 1984.
 

Alzheimer’s Association
Chicago Gala
Saturday, May 8, 2010
The Fairmont Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Alzheimer’s Association
New York Rita Hayworth Gala
Fall 2010
Waldorf=Astoria
New York, New York

Alzheimer’s Association
Dallas Rita Hayworth Gala
Fall 2010
Dallas, Texas

The National Alzheimer's Gala
Held in Washington, D.C., this annual gala raises funds for Alzheimer research and support programs.
When: March 9, 2010
Where: National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.

A Night at Sardi's
A Night at Sardi’s is the Alzheimer's Association’s annual celebrity musical-revue gala held in Beverly Hills, California.
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Where: Beverly Hilton Hotel
2010 Show: "The World Goes 'Round, The Songs of Kander & Ebb."  Featuring celebrity performances from unforgettable K&E musicals like “Cabaret,” “New York, New York," Chicago," "Funny Lady" and more.

A Round to Remember Golf Event
Golfers and those who love the game can help raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease.

QUASH - Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's, a citywide Scavenger Hunt
QUASH is different than your ordinary urban scavenger hunt. It's fun. It's challenging. But most important, it's for a good cause.

Host your own event
Turn a birthday party, sports event or any other event you can dream up into an opportunity to help raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer cause.

Weddings
Make our cause part of your big day. Ask guests to make donations instead of gifts. Or in place of wedding favors, make a donation in honor of your guests. Use our sample scroll template and invitation wording.

Conferences

Our conferences bring together leaders in Alzheimer research, care and advocacy. Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available for each conference. 

Alzheimer's Action Summit/Advocacy Forum
The Alzheimer's Action Summit includes four exciting events held over three days: The Advocacy Forum, Diversity Dialogue, Corporate Roundtable and the National Alzheimer's Gala.
When: March 7-9, 2010
Where: Washington, D.C., Omni Shoreham Hotel

ICAD
Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) brings together the top dementia researchers every  year to engage in a multidisciplinary international exchange of ideas.
When: July 10-15, 2010
Where: Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawai'i Convention Center

Events in your community

Local Alzheimer's Association chapters schedule thousands of education, support and fundraising programs nationwide. To learn about events in your area, check with your local chapter.

Calendar of events

This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by the Association as well as other Alzheimer-related events of interest.