Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park

Why We’re Walking

1 in 6 seniors are living with Alzheimer’s

Everyone knows someone impacted by this devastating illness. More than 14 million people care for someone living with Alzheimer’s every day. It could be your parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, neighbor or friend who needs AFA’s services next.

We’re here for you. Wherever. Whenever. We’re walking because no one should feel alone on their journey with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Walk with us wherever you are September 9-10, or join us at one of our in person sites.

Long Island, NY

September 9, 2023

NYC

September 10, 2023

How to get involved:

Step 1 – Form a team

Walk with Family

Walk with friends

Walk with coworkers

Step 2 – Raise funds toward your goal

Every person who raises $100 will get a t-shirt, while supplies last.

Raise $200, and you will receive a walk-branded, environmentally friendly stainless steel water bottle, while supplies last.

Raising $100 is easier than you think. Here are some helpful tips:

1. Tell Your Story

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia?

Are you walking in memory of someone?

Fill your page with your “why” and watch how much impact you can make when you tell your story and break the stigma.

2. Ask 5 
friends!

Personally ask 5 friends to support you at $20 each. 

Don’t count anybody out! You might be surprised who donates, and every dollar counts.

$20 too high?

Ask 10 friends for $10.

3. Donate to your 
own page!

Make the first move and show you care!

People are more likely to give when they see you believe in your cause. 

Step 3 – Celebrate with us!

Long Island, NY

September 9

Walk with us in-person in

Long Island, NY!

New York City

September 10

Walk with us in-person in

Battery Park, NYC

Wherever you are

September 9-10

Walk with us wherever you are, all weekend! We may be apart but we’re united in raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Proceeds from the Walk in the Park support:

Research

Early Detection

Uncovering Causes

Treating Symptoms

Nationwide Programs

Memory Screenings

Therapeutic Programming

AFA Helpline