Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park
Every step helps people like Sam
“He told me he was scared. He knew his memory starting to go. He said ‘I need help.'”
– Jared, Sam’s nephew and caregiver
Jared reached out to AFA and we helped his family navigate their Alzheimer’s journey. You can help more families like Sam and Jared’s have somewhere to turn when you participate in the Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park.
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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, 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
Spetember 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
