The Alzheimer’s Association’s largest fundraising event is the Memory Walk. Since 1989 when the Memory Walk was launched, it has raised over $200 million to help those battling Alzheimer’s Disease.
People choose to walk for different reasons. But the three main ones appear to be to honor someone you love, to raise public awareness, and to help make a difference for people with Alzheimer’s Disease by raising money.
You can walk as an individual or set up a corporate or family team. If you don’t want to walk or prehaps, cannot walk, there are other ways of participating. There is always a …read more

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Many events are scheduled throughout the world in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21.  Some will draw attention to this disease; others will help raise funds as well.
Check with local nursing homes (the one where Mother stayed always had a Memory Walk fund raising event) and see what they are sponsoring.  Your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter, home health care association, local hospital, and senior center also may be participating in events.
Visit the Alzheimer’s Association web site (www.alz.org/memorywalk) for more information and dates.
Other events scheduled around the country and world throughout the weekend are golfing events, mountain climbing, and walk-a-thons.