“Memory Walks” to End Alzheimer’s

Over the last twenty years, no organization has shed as much light on the plight of memory loss in America than the Alzheimer’s Association. The group’s vision is to see “a world without Alzheimer’s.”

What will it take? Dedication and lots of money. That’s where their annual “Memory Walks” come in. Since 1989, these charity events have raised more than a quarter Billion dollars for Alzheimer’s research. The Memory Walks enlist thousands of volunteer fund-raisers who gather in hundreds of locations across the country. They walk together in teams, raising millions of dollars through their privately-raised sponsors.

There were walks in every state, including Oregon. On September 27th, thousands of walkers descended on Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse for a 2 Mile Memory Walk across blocked off streets. There were prizes, speakers, and a whole lot of walking! This weekend, on October 11th, another Oregon Memory Walk will take place at Eugene’s Alton Baker Park. The event begins at 1:00, and the walk begins at 2:00.

These Memory Walks have reportedly raised more than $40 Million this year alone for Alzheimer’s research. The Eugene event is sponsored by local businesses. Many of these sponsors are local Memory Care and Elder Care facilities, including Sierra Oaks Residential and Memory Care, SouthTowne Living Center, Good Neighbor Care, Sheldon Park Assisted Living & Memory Care, and especially Gateway Residential Care.