JOIN US AS A WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S EVENT VOLUNTEER 

Click Below to View Volunteer Positions

Our Walk to End Alzheimer's volunteers make a big difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. If you can spare a few hours on a Saturday this fall, please consider volunteering at an event in your community. Reserve your volunteer position online by clicking on the links below. 

2017 MAINE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 

Lakes & Mountains Area | Lewiston | September 16, 2017 ​

Maine Beaches Area | York Beach | September 16, 2017

Northern Maine | Fort Kent | September 23, 2017 | contact lfrazell@alz.org 

Greater Portland | Portland | September 23, 2017​ ​

Kennebec Valley Area | Waterville | October 14, 2017​ ​

Eastern Maine | ​Bangor | October 21, 2017  

Midcoast Area | Brunswick | October 21, 2017

Contact: lfrazell@alz.org | 207.249.8962

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THANKS TO OUR WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S SPONSORS

2017 Presenting Sponsor is Woodlands Senior Living

Our walks are successful in part because of the generous support from our sponsors. We’d like to extend a tremendous thanks to our 2017 Presenting Sponsor, Woodlands Senior Living for their continued support this year.

We couldn’t achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s without the help of our 2017 Gold Sponsors -- Avita Memory Care, Spectrum Healthcare Partners, and the Tyler Foundation. Many event sponsors will have representation at our walks, so visit their tables and thank them. For a complete list of our 2017 Maine Walk to End Alzheimer's event sponsors click on the link below. 

TOGETHER, WE CAN END ALZHEIMER'S  

Raise Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research

When you participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. While there is no fee to register, we encourage participants to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness.

If you haven't already, take the first step by finding a walk near you and register as a team captain, team member, or individual. Once you register, you will have access to a wide range of tools and support. Join us and lead the way to Alzheimer's first survivor. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.

Contact: lfrazell@alz.org | 207.249.8962

LEARN ABOUT TRIALMATCH AT WALK EVENTS

Don't Just Hope for a Cure. Help Us Find One

TrialMatch® is a free clinical studies matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to current studies. Recruiting and retaining participants for clinical studies is crucial to achieving our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.

This fall, volunteers at the seven statewide Walk to End Alzheimer’s events will have information cards that you can fill out and enroll in the service. We need as many people as possible, including healthy volunteers, to participate in TrialMatch®. This is a simple and easy way to help us find a cure. Visit our research tables at a Walk to End Alzheimer’s event this fall and click on the link below to learn more. 

Contact: pbaker@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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TAKE ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S 

Learn About the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM)

We recently secured a $400 million increase in federal funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That means that funding for important research has nearly tripled over the past five years.

These victories wouldn’t have been possible without the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), the Alzheimer’s Association’s strategic partner in driving Congress to confront the Alzheimer’s crisis. AIM keeps our relationships growing when members of Congress are working to build support and campaigning. With your help, we’ll continue to accelerate the fight to end this devastating disease.

Contact: alacher@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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SHARE YOUR STORY THROUGH LEGACY STORYTELLERS

Early-Stage Social Program Seeks Participants 

The Early Stage Social Engagement Program seeks persons living with dementia eager to make a positive difference in the lives of college students. Through Legacy Storytellers, college students pursuing careers in health care interview and write the life stories of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, or memory challenges. In sharing their story, program participants help college students become better health care professionals by giving them valuable insight into Alzheimer’s disease.

Participation in this free, six-session program is private and confidential. Pre-screening may be required for program applicants. Care partners are invited to participate in Legacy Storytellers. Pre-registration is recommended. Legacy Storytellers Public Information Sessions:

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | SeniorsPlus | 8 Falcon Rd | Lewiston, ME 04240

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 2 to 3 p.m. | Eastern Area Agency on Aging | 450 Essex St | Bangor, ME 04401 

Monday, September 18, 2017 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | People Plus | 35 Union St | Brunswick, ME 04011

Contact: mpechenik@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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Maine Chapter Resource Links

About the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter serves the entire State of Maine from its Scarborough office. There are more than 26,000 families in Maine who are affected by Alzheimer's disease. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. alz.org/maine

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