Fundraising and awareness events
Participate in an Alzheimer's Association event to raise money and awareness in the battle against Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.
When: Walks take place throughout the year, primarily in the fall
Where: In communities nationwide
Rita Hayworth Galas
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan held the first Rita Hayworth Gala in 1985 to honor her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of Alzheimer's disease. The event has grown into a premier social event, hosted in three cities nationwide: Chicago, New York and the newly added Dallas.
The Rita Hayworth Galas have raised over $53 million for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. These funds, combined with other donations, have helped the Association raise more than $265 million since 1984.
Alzheimer’s Association
Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala
May 7, 2011
The Hilton Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Alzheimer’s Association
New York Rita Hayworth Gala
October 26, 2010
Waldorf=Astoria
New York, New York
Alzheimer’s Association
Dallas Rita Hayworth Gala
Fall 2011
Dallas, Texas
The National Alzheimer's Gala
Held in Washington, D.C., this annual gala raises funds for Alzheimer research and support programs.
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Where: National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
A Night at Sardi's
A Night at Sardi’s is the Alzheimer's Association’s annual celebrity musical-revue gala held in Beverly Hills, California.
When: March 16, 2011
A Round to Remember Golf Event
Golfers and those who love the game can help raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
QUASH - Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's, a citywide Scavenger Hunt
QUASH is different than your ordinary urban scavenger hunt. It's fun. It's challenging. But most important, it's for a good cause.
Host your own event
Turn a birthday party, sports event or any other event you can dream up into an opportunity to help raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer cause.
Weddings
Make our cause part of your big day. Ask guests to make donations instead of gifts. Or in place of wedding favors, make a donation in honor of your guests. Use our sample scroll template and invitation wording.
Conferences
Our conferences bring together leaders in Alzheimer research, care and advocacy. Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available for each conference.
Alzheimer's Action Summit
When: May 15-17, 2011
Where: Washington, D.C.
AAICAD
Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (AAICAD) brings together the top dementia researchers every year to engage in a multidisciplinary international exchange of ideas.
When: July 16-21, 2011
Where: Paris, France
Events in your community
Local Alzheimer's Association chapters schedule thousands of education, support and fundraising programs nationwide. To learn about events in your area, check with your local chapter.
