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About Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®, nationally sponsored by Genworth Financial, is our national signature fundraising event which brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members — who all want to make a difference. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $260 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease. Memory Walk is a great opportunity for people of all ages to take part in the movement to end Alzheimer's disease.
Memory Walk at a glance
Memory Walk 2009 is in full swing! Register early and start your fundraising today. Help us reach our goal of raising over $600,000 to support the mission of the Alzheimer's Association.
Memory Walk is a great day full of activities for the whole family. Activities very by location, but will likely include:
- Scenic 1-2 mile walk route
- Times of remembrance
- Music and family entertainment
- Kids play areas
- Food and beverage
- Information on Alzheimer's Association programs and services
- Information about Corporate Sponsors' products and services
- Opportunity to advocate to Congress for research funding
Choose a walk near you
South Carolina Chapter is proud to host 13 walks throughout the state in 2009. Now is a great time to register and get your team started! Learn more about the walk in your community by following the links below.
If you are interested in supporting a team or walk participant, we have made it easy to pledge your support online. Simply select the walk and search for the walker or team that you'd like to support.
| Greenwood Area | Sept.12 | Burton Center |
| Manning | Sept.12 | Council on Aging |
| Aiken | Sept. 19 | Odell Weeks |
| Anderson | Oct. 3 | AnMed Health North Campus |
| Beaufort County | Oct. 10 | Historic Bluffton |
| Spartanburg Area | Oct. 10 | Wofford College by Gibbs Stadium |
| Columbia Area | Oct. 17 | Finlay Park |
| Greenville Area | Oct. 17 | County Square |
| Charleston | Oct. 24 | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina |
| Sumter | Oct. 24 | Covenant Place |
| Pee Dee | Nov. 7 | McLeod Fitness |
| Rock Hill Area | Nov. 7 | Winthrop University Coliseum |
| Grand Strand | Nov. 14 | Broadway at the Beach, Heroes Harbor |
Start a team
Forming a team for the Memory Walk can enhance your experience and multiply your impact. Together, as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone. While we encourage you to recruit as many people as possible to join your team, there is no minimum number of people for a team. So gather at least one friend to begin.
To register your team online, choose the "Register Here" button on the walk location site. When asked, choose "Start a Team." Each team member can then choose to "Join an Existing Team" when they register. It's that simple.
Together, as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone. To get you started on developing your team, download our Team Captain Guide.
Set a Goal
Remember, the money you raise for Memory Walk helps to fund a cure for Alzheimer's and to fund services for South Carolina families who have a loved one with the disease. So set your goal high!
In order to receive a Memory Walk t-shirt at the event, you will need to raise a minimum of $100. We encourage each walker to try to raise at least $140. Incentive prizes are also available to participants according to their totals. The fundraising deadline is November 20, 2009.
Fundraising tools
We've got lots of great ideas to help you raise money. Here are just a few tools to get you started.
Tell us why you walk
We know our participants often have very personal and significant reasons for participating in Memory Walk. These stories can be very inspiring to others as they fundraise and can also help motivate new participants to support our cause. Please take a moment to share your story.
Walker News
When you register for Memory Walk, you'll automatically receive email updates about Memory Walk, including walk details and fundraising tips. We are here to support you and help you reach your goals!
