About Memory WalkThe Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to move to end Alzheimer's. Over two thousand walkers walked in our local 2008 Memory Walks raising over $500,000 for local Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Register for our 2009 Memory Walks today! At a Glance:
For additional information on Memory Walk participation or sponsorship contact Jessica Abad Maz, jessica.abadmaz@alz.org or 713.314.1343. Choose a walk near youThank you for a great Memory Walk season. Our walks have already taken place, but you can still click on the links below to support the walks. Websites will remain up until the end of December 2009. Katy/ West Houston Walk : September 12, 2009 Orange Mini-Walk : September 19, 2009 Center Walk : September 26, 2009 Lufkin Walk : October 3, 2009 Bay Area/ Galveston County Walk : October 10, 2009 Nacogdoches Walk : October 10, 2009 Northwest Houston Mini-Walk : October 10, 2009 Baytown Walk : October 17, 2009 North Harris/Montgomery County Walk : October 17, 2009 Kingwood Mini-Walk : October 17, 2009 Livingston Walk : October 17, 2009 Houston Walk : October 24, 2009 Fort Bend Walk : October 31, 2009 Golden Triangle (Beaumont) Walk : November 7, 2009 Brazos Valley : November 7, 2009 Start a teamForming 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. 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. Here are some tools to help you rally your team around the cause:
Fundraising toolsFundraising doesn't have to be difficult! You have the support of the Alzheimer's Association behind you.
Matching gifts: Don't forget to ask your donors if their employer will match their gift. Submit matching gift forms to jessica.abadmaz@alz.org or fax to 713.314.1312.
Letters: Spreading the wordOnce you've set up your page, start reaching out to others to ask for donations! If you don't know where to start, check out some of the sample letters provided below:
Volunteer for Memory WalkThere are many ways you can get involved in Memory Walk. Contact Chloe Rushing at 713.314.1342 or email chloe.rushing@alz.org for more information. Local event committee: Enjoy details? There 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. 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. 2009 Sponsorship OpportunitiesA Memory Walk sponsorship offers you the opportunity to show support and concern for a major national health issue.
For more infomation on sponsorship opportunities please contact Jessica Abad Maz at 713.314.1343 or email jessica.abadmaz@gmail.com. |
