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2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Detroit, MI

Saturday, November 2, 2024

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203
Participants
93
Teams
Campaign Progress
of Goal
$41,071 Raised
$1,000,000.00
4% Achieved

$41,071

Raised

$1,000,000

Our Goal

Event Details

Time:
7:30am Registration, 9am Opening Ceremony, Walk to Follow

Location:
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067

Contact:
Brian Dilworth | Samantha Metzler
248.983.5474 | 248.289.7411
btdilworth@alz.org | sjmetzler@alz.org

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Print a paper registration or donation form

Mobile App

Fundraise on the go by sending emails, monitoring your progress and updating your page.
You can even deposit checks! Learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer's® mobile app.

Recaude fondos para la caminata enviando correos electrónicos, supervisando su progreso y actualizando su página.
¡Incluso puede depositar cheques! Más información sobre la aplicación móvil de la Walk to End Alzheimer's.


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DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A WALK TO END ALZ APP FOR YOUR PHONE?!

 

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With the Walk to End Alzheimer's mobile app for iPhone or Android, you can:
- Stay up-to-date on all donations.
- Receive gift notifications on your phone.
- Text family and friends to ask for their support.
- Post your story to social media.
- Update your fundraising page and add a photo from your phone.
- Track your activity and participate in physical challenges.

Download the mobile app today!


 

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 Our promise to you: We’re here for you every step of the way!

This guide is meant to help you build your dream team, then set and reach your goals. We’ve got plenty of tips and tools, and your Association staff or volunteer partner is available to support you. Any questions? Contact Sam at sjmetzler@alz.org.


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HOST A DINE AND DONATE NIGHT

Partner with a local restaurant to boost your team's fundraising.

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If you need fundraising ideas or fundriasing supplies (i.e. Point of Purchase flowers/Casual for a cause stickers), please reach out to Sam at sjmetzler@alz.org!  

 

 

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VOLUNTEER!

We can not do what we do every year without our amazing crew of volunteers! There are so many ways to help, big and small. We can always find something that fits for you! If you’re interested in joining our purple family in any way, whether monthly, occasionally, or for a few hours, please contact Sam at sjmetzler@alz.org.

 

 

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Is your company looking to sponsor the Detroit Walk for 2024? 

By sponsoring the event, your company can make a difference for families - including your employees and customers - facing the disease now and in the future. 

 Click icon above, fill out the form, and Brian will reach out!
Any questions? Email Brian Dilworth at btdilworth@alz.org.

 


 

 

Looking for more resources? Click below...


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Click here to learn more about our programs and services!

Like our helpline (800.272.3900), support groups, education programs, care consultation and more! 

 

 

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Alzheimer's Impact Movement

We fight to support Alzheimer's and dementia research funding and advance bipartisan legislation that will have a positive and meaningful impact on people.


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Join us at our Michigan State Advocacy Day in Lansing!

The Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter is inviting you to join us for our annual State Advocacy Day in Lansing on Tuesday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Tentative agenda:
Coffee and Registration – 9:00 a.m.
Event Begins - 9:30 a.m.
Legislative Training – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch – 11:30 a.m.
House and Senate Legislative Meetings – 12:00 p.m.
Capitol Event and Awards Presentation in Heritage Hall – 2:30 p.m.
Depart Lansing – 3:00 p.m.
Link to register : https://p2a.co/KL7xNVF

Please contact Matt Phelan, Michigan Public Policy Manager with any questions at mephelan@alz.org.

Registration will be open until Friday, April 26ht at the end of the business day.

The purpose of this event is to:

  • Speak with our state senators and representatives about the needs of those living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their families.
  • Raise awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias among all legislators and state agencies.
  • Share your story of your family’s journey with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia with your state legislators and ask for their support.
  • Our voice is amplified in the Michigan State Capitol through our relentless advocates.
  • By meeting with your lawmakers and sharing your Alzheimer's story you can make a difference.

Click here for more information!

 

 

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Lastly, don’t forget our 24/7 free helpline is always available at (800) 272-3900. 

Top Fundraisers

Participants
  1 -  Self Donor Cathy Grube ($11,640)
  2 -  Elite Grand Champion Self Donor Carol Thompson ($3,270)
  3 -  Self Donor Paul Funk ($1,534.33)
  4 -  Grand Champions Club Self Donor Lori Kontry ($1,200)
  5 -  Champions Club Rose Bartkowicz ($1,160.56)
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Teams
  1 -  Memory Keepers ($11,940)
  2 -  ANYTIME CARE ($3,770)
  3 -  David's Dream Team ($3,009.33)
  4 -  Lannie's Legacy ($2,074.61)
  5 -  Milk in the Cupboard ($1,452.53)
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Companies
  1 - Boozley Bunch ($2,074.61)
  2 - Visiting Angels (NT) ($1,236.52)
  3 - Edward Jones (NT) ($660)
  4 - Brookdale Senior Living (NT) ($402)
  5 - Sigma Kappa (NT) ($212.53)
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Sponsors

National Presenting Sponsor:

Edward Jones

National Sponsor:

Eisai

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National Teams

Diamond Level

Brookdale
Edward Jones
Sigma Kappa

Platinum Level

LCS
Senior Star
Visiting Angels

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