Long-time readers will remember that last year, I signed up to be a Team Captain in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, and raised $200 in donations. Getting ready for and then participating in the event gave our family a real sense of teamwork, and everyone we met at the event was so welcoming and thankful that we were there. It’s time to start forming teams for this year’s walks, and I’d like to encourage each of you to think about signing up.

The Alzheimer’s Association holds the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in more than 600 communities every year, usually on a weekend morning in early Fall. We walked on a beautiful Saturday through the Michigan State University campus, with everyone from serious runners to slow-walking families (um, that was us). Even if Alzheimer’s disease has not touched a member of your family, it’s a great cause to support. The money raised is used for research, care, and support for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Please consider signing up as a Team Captain, ask your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for any amount they can donate to this important charity, and consider participating in a Memory Walk in your area.

Tags: alzheimers association, charity, fundraising, memory walk

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