Thanks to you, we have raised over $600,000 and still counting!
Thank you. Two small words that have to go a long way.
On Sunday morning, October 5th, over 3,000 people came out and walked with the Alzheimer's Association to raise money in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. And what a beautiful day it was. A crisp, Fall morning in Downtown Los Angeles with thousands of folks joined by one thing: A passion and drive to end Alzheimer's disease. Our friends Leeza Gibbons, Tracie Thoms, Councilwoman Jan Perry, Ron Brown, Steve Edwards, Victor Garber, Peter Gallagher, Bob Goen, Rafer Johnson, Ron Rifkin, and Mayor Antonio Villaragosa helped us kick off the day in a grand, Downtown L.A. fashion. Walkers enjoyed a day filled with the sounds of The MVP's, browsed through over 70 vendors in our Health and Wellness Expo and enjoyed a leisurely, Sunday morning stroll through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, past some of downtown's most interesting landmarks - Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill and the Central Library. And some even got to see a future Hollywood blockbuster film shooting in the neighboring streets. A real L.A. walk with all the celebrities, glitz and glamour you'd expect. And the result? Because of you, we raised over $600,000 (and counting!) to fund our programs of care, support and research. And the Memory Walk made some milestones this year too:
We had 311 teams on Walk day, showing their colors and support for the Alzheimer's Association. That's 66 more than 2007!
Over 3,000 folks went to www.alzla.org/mw and registered themselves and their loved ones to join us on October 5th. That's more than any other year!
A special shout to top individual fundraiser Herb Hirsh and top team Team Kay Kay Mimi and Dorothy. Congrats on your success! We salute you!
So, whether you walked, volunteered or donated, please know that you made a real difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. That's something we can all be proud of! Without you, we simply could not carry out our mission of care and compassion and our vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease. Thank you.
We want to let you all know that we aren't stopping here, either. We still have donations coming in, and we encourage you to keep up your asks! Just because the Walk is over, doesn't mean that we are done with Memory Walk. Like that certain bunny, we just keep going. We're pleased to announce that the web site, www.alzla.org/mw, will remain open til the end of the year. So, keep those donations coming in!
If you'd like to send your donations in, send them to:
L.A. Memory Walk c/o WB Productions P.O. Box 1778 Fallbrook, CA 92088
Send out a Memory Walk Holiday e-mail to your family and friends and let them know that you and your team are still raising money in support of the Memory Walk. We know that the upcoming holidays will be a time to celebrate and give thanks for what we have in our lives, and the Memory Walk Team are grateful for all of you and the support you give us through the year.
Thank you.
Fundraising Fever! Try to get at least two more donations before November 1st to help the Alzheimer's Association reach its goal for FY 08! We can do it with your help!
For more information about Memory Walk or the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, please contact:
Brian Welch
E-mail Address: brian.welch@alz.org
Phone Number: 323-930-6228
Website: www.alzla.org/mw
