About Tri Cities Walk to Make Alzheimer's a Memory
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Location: Willow Springs Park, 1201 Huffine Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Detailed Schedule:
10 a.m. Registration Opens & Celebration Begins!
Check in and pick up souvenir incentive items, including your 2024 commemorative Walk to Make Alzheimer's a Memory t-shirt. Enjoy Live Music and FREE Food. Visit Alzheimer's Q& A to honor your loved ones, Paws for the Cause area with your furry friends, and Fun Zone for special activities for kids. Join hundreds in the celebration leading up to the walk, which is considered symbolic and even optional.
10:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
11:30 a.m. Walk Ribbon Cutting
Route Length:
Approximately 1 mile, though many consider the actual walk symbolic and optional.
Fees:
There is no set fee to participate in the Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory, but everyone is encouraged to FUNdraise and make a personal donation.
Highights: The Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory is Family & Pet Friendly!
Why Walk?
- Honor Your Loved One and Be a WalkStar
Alzheimer’s Tennessee recognizes three important groups of WalkStars at the Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory. Paying tribute to our Tennessee heritage, they are represented by the state’s Tri-Stars and help to remind all of us why we walk. Choose the color that best describes your connection to the cause.
Purple = You are passionate about supporting the cause and the vision to Make Alzheimer's A Memory.
Orange = You are caring for someone living with Alzheimer's and dementia and are the guiding lights for our loved ones.
White = someone living with Alzheimer's and dementia who inspires all of us. - Incentives — Walk to WIN!
Walkers who raise $50+ and sign up by the pre-registration deadline will receive a souvenir t-shirt at the event. Registered walkers who raise $100 or more will also receive a special incentive item at the walk. A third gift from Alzheimer’s Tennessee is awarded on the day of the event to registered walkers who collect $200+. - Your Dollars Support Alzheimer’s Tennessee Programs & Research Initiatives including the following:
- Family counseling, care-planning, and resource referrals
- Support groups, Free LOCAL24/7 Helpline, and adult day services
- Caregiver training and funds to help provide in-home care and meet other needs
- Advocacy on local, state and national levels to improve dementia care and services; increase access to community-based care; enhance quality care in residential settings; and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Tennessee Research Connections which provides research funding and connects individuals with clinical trials
- Healthy-brain education
Top FUNdraisers & Teams:
Keep FUNdraising through the donation deadline to qualify for Prizes awarded at an annual Appreciation Luncheon to Top Individuals, Teams, Youth and the Pet Mascot.
For More FUNdraising information, visit the Fundraising tab at the top of the event page.Celebrate & Remember at the Walk:
- Take a Team Photo at the WALK! Designate a time before the WALK for your TEAM photo time so members know when to meet!
- Certificates of Dedication to complete & take with you to show a caregiver or someone living with Alzheimer’s that you walked for them.
- Bring a loved one’s photo* for the “Faces of Alzheimer's” display. (Please write the name of the individual and yours on the back of the photo. Since this is a permanent tribute, photos cannot be returned.)
Chairpersons:
Alzheimer’s Tennessee appreciates the leadership of key volunteers who step up to ensure their communities make the Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a success. The Walk Chairpersons also lead the volunteer planning committee, a group of volunteers who help plan every detail and spread the word.FAQs
Q: How do I earn an Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK t-shirt & incentives?
A: To be guaranteed a t-shirt available at the event, you must pre-register by the deadline and raise or donate $50 or more. Special souvenir incentives are also awarded at the event to WALKers who raise $100+ and $200+. Top Prizes for individuals and teams who raise the most money are awarded after the FUNdraising deadline.
Q: Do I have to register in order to Walk?
A: Yes! We want to plan for you to join us and need every walker to sign a standard waiver through their official registration. Walkers may register online or by downloading and turning in a registration form, also found in the printed brochure.
Q: How much does it cost to register to Walk?
A: There is no registration fee for the Walk. However, every walker is encouraged to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory.
Q: Do I need to register my children to Walk?
A: Yes, children should be registered. Parents/guardians can register children online or complete the offline registration form.
Q: How do I turn in money?
A: To ensure you receive credit for raising the funds, a completed contribution form should accompany donations. This form is found HERE and in the printed brochure. You can duplicate this form if needed. Funds with completed contribution forms can be turned in at the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory event OR mailed/delivered to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Main Office, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Checks should be made payable to Alzheimer’s Tennessee.
Q: How do I get my offline donations to show up on my personal fundraising Web page?
A: Once registered, checks and cash can be entered online from your participant center as “unconfirmed gifts”. Actual funds should be accompanied by a completed contribution form for each walker and can be turned in at the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory event OR mailed/delivered to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Main Office, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Checks should be made payable to Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Please note that it may take our small team several weeks to process the donations.
Q: Why should I keep track of each team members’ fundraising efforts?
A: It’s important how you turn in your contributions. If you lump all of your money together as a team, team members may not receive the incentive items for which they are individually eligible (ie t-shirts). You may choose to divide funds raised together and turn them in with a contribution form for each team member indicating how much each person raised. Ultimately, your team total is determined by adding up all team members’ totals.
Q: How do I volunteer on the day of the Alzheimer’s WALK?
A: Register online by the pre-registration deadline to receive a volunteer t-shirt. Volunteers will hear from Alzheimer’s Tennessee the week before the walk with “assignments” for the day of the event.
