MOVE….
Take Steps To End Alzheimer's Disease
MEMORY WALK 2007
There is a MOVEMENT in your area that can make a big difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease…..MEMORY WALK 2007!!! The Alzheimer's Association hosts a national fundraiser annually throughout the United States to draw attention to the increasing needs of people who are affected by this devastating illness. This annual campaign creates awareness about who is affected, what happens as the disease progresses, and how families are coping with the effects of the disorder. The walks promote ACTION in advocacy, information about new drug therapy, and services that the Association can provide. Corporate sponsors set up booths with information about day care, in-home support, and nursing facility options. Local banks and insurance groups have information on financial services and insurance choices, while other local businesses will be there to demonstrate products that you might need. Your Alzheimer's Association chapter volunteers will provide informational pamphlets and educational materials. Memory Walk is a time for all of us to make our needs known, share experiences, and involve our co-workers, friends, and families in the quest to find a cure.
The walk is also a fun-filled day with balloons, entertainment, food, and festivities! It is a day to join family and friends and create MEMORIES! Invite people from your community to be a part of this day. Let them know of the growing occurrence of this disease for the many boomers under the age of 65! Talk with everyone you know and ask them to participate with you. Promote “Memory Walk Teams” to your local church and civic organizations this year; these teams can consist of 2 to 20 people who will raise consciousness and funds in support of the services we provide. Enlist the help of your employer to contribute to the event. Make it a competition between your team and another special group….set a goal and help us make this event the best ever!
The Alzheimer's Association is a non-profit organization and does not rely on any government funding. It is completely supported by benefits such as the Memory Walk, as well as individual donations, memorials, tributes, and annual giving. The Great Plains Chapter will hold over 20 walks during late summer and fall of this year, and your support of our event in your county, city, or town is sincerely appreciated.
Your efforts, support, AND donations can make an impact on the work that the Alzheimer's Association can do for people facing the challenge of AD.
Thank you for your support!
- Alliance Memory WalkSaturday, September 15, 2007
Registration at 9:30 AM
Walk at 10 AM
Walk will begin at Good Samaritan Village parking lot
Contact: Pat Deffenbaugh, Jennie Quick, Jan Phipps or Linda Schneider (308) 762-5675
- Beatrice Memory WalkSaturday, September 15, 2007
Registration: 8:30 AM
Walk: 9:00 AM
At Chautauqua Park Tabernacle
Contact: Carolyn Nelson (402) 228-4465
- Broken Bow Memory WalkThursday, September 13, 2007
4:00-7:00 PM
At Custer Care Center
Contact: Jeanette Denson (308) 872-6303
- Cheyenne Memory WalkSaturday, August 18, 2007
Registration at 9:30 AM
Walk at 10:00 AM
Depot Square
Contact: Charlie Simineo (307) 634-1010
- Columbus Memory WalkSunday, September 16, 2007
1:30 PM
At Pawnee Park
Contact: Adam Lassen (402) 564-8014
- Dawson CountyThursday, September 6, 2007
5:30-7:00 PM
At Stonehearth Estates & Lake Helen Park
Contact Jan Gall/Keith Sladky (308) 324-5531 or
Linda Butterfield (308) 537-7771
- Fairbury Memory WalkSunday, September 9, 2007
Registration at 1:30 PM at the Community Building
Walk at 2:00 PM at City Park
Contact Lana Likens or Marily Essman (402) 239-2051
- Falls City Memory WalkSunday, October 7, 2007
2:00 PM
At the Falls City Care Center
Contact: Jerri Elwonger (402) 245-5252
- Franklin Memory WalkSaturday, September 22, 2007
Registration at 9:00 AM
Walk at 10:00 AM
Franklin Health Care Center
Contact: Chris Marks (308) 425-6262
- Grand Island Memory WalkThursday, August 23, 2007
6:30-8:00 PM
At NW High School
Contact: Stacy Glock or
Nicole Campbell (308) 381-1988
- Hastings Memory WalkThursday, September 20
6:00 PM
At Brickyard Park
Contact: Dianne Atchity, Karen Hansen (402)463-3181 or Liz Hoffman (402) 461-3841.
- Kearney Memory WalkThursday, September 13, 2007
6 PM
At Yanney Heritage Park
Contact: Stacie Brueggeman (308) 237-2287 or
Monica Shelton (308) 865-2650
- Lincoln Memory WalkSunday, September 30, 2007
Registration: 12 noon
Program & Walk: 1:00 PM
At Antelope Park & Auld Rec Center
Contact: Kris Hall (402) 420-2540
- Lovell Memory WalkSaturday, September 22, 2007
8 AM
High School Track
Contact: Denise Anderson (307) 548-6556
- McCook Memory WalkSunday, September 9
1:00 PM
At Norris Park
Contact: Jennie Boyd (308) 345-2533
- Nebraska City Memory WalkSaturday, September 29, 2007
11:00 AM
Nebraska City High School
Contact: Carrie Kreienhop (402)873-3304
- Norfolk Memory WalksSunday, September 16, 2007
Registration at 2:30 PM
Walk at 3:00 PM
At SkyView Lake
Contact: Linda Jarecki (402) 371-4991
- North Platte Memory WalkSunday, September 16, 2007
1:30 PM
At Cody Park
Contact: Helen Bell (308) 532-6214
- O'Neill Memory WalkThursday, September 6, 2007
Registration: 5:00 PM
Walk: 5:30 PM
At O'Neill Healthcare Center
Contact: Stephanie Arehart (402)336-2384
- Rock Springs Memory WalkSaturday, September 22, 2007
9:30 AM
At Sage View Care Center
Contact: Nina romero-Caron
- Sidney Memory WalkFriday, August 17, 2007
Registration at: 5:30 PM
Walk at: 6:00 PM
Sidney High School Track
Contact: Judy Frerichs or Sheila Kough
(308) 254-3314
- Scottsbluff Memory WalkSaturday, September 22, 2007
Restration at 10:00 AM
Walk at 11:00 AM
At Pioneer Park
Contact: Sharon Eads (308) 623-1212 or Kim Langdon (308) 635-0851
