How Memory Walks help fundraise for Alzheimer’s Charities
Every year thousands of people take part in Memory Walks to raise vital money for Alzheimer’s charities.
It’s a wonderful way to remember loved ones and raise money for the people who have helped you along your journey.
The sense of taking part in a collective group is a fantastic way to meet people, hear about other people’s experiences and raise money and awareness.
If this sounds like something you’d like to take on, or be interested in, you can fundraiser for this year’s event.
What is a Memory Walk?
Memory Walk is a series of sponsored walks held in September and October across the UK. It’s free to sign up and open to all.
Every year, thousands of incredible people come together to walk, share memories and raise money.
You can complete the walk at a date that suits you and you can find a local route near to you to take part in.
When do Memory Walks take place?
They take place all over the UK in Autumn, so there’s plenty of time to get prepared.
You can track down an event that’s near to you if you don’t want to travel too far and there is an option on the Alzheimer’s Society website to find one most local to you.
The Memory walks usually take place around the same time every year, but you can also fundraise by taking on a suspended walk at any time in the year that suits you.
There is also the option to fundraise for any cause or charity that’s personal to you – it doesn’t just have to be Alzheimer’s Society.
About Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society is a care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers.
The charity provides support for people affected by dementia on a telephone support line, as well as through dementia support workers, printed information and an online community called Talking Point.
It also works to fund dementia research.
Last year, 71,000 people reached out to the Dementia Support line, which is open seven days a week.
On top of this, the charity says people used its services more than 6 million times in 2023.
Other ways you can support the charity
As well as fundraising and taking part in a Memory Walk, there are other ways you can support the charity.
Volunteer at a Memory Walk
If you don’t fancy taking on the actual walk itself, you could always volunteer.
Volunteering at Memory Walk is an incredible experience. You and hundreds of others across the country will help us to run 26 inspiring walks that raise vital funds, providing help and hope to people affected by dementia.
Donate to Alzheimer’s Society
There’s always the option of donating to the Alzheimer’s Society on GoFundMe.
If you would like to support and don’t know where to start, this is a great way to get going.
Start a charity fundraiser
Or you can always take the bull by the horns and start your very own fundraiser on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society.
You can raise money in whatever way you like and can get started whenever. This could be through a fitness challenge, in memory of someone you love or just a simple fundraiser.
This way you can help to spread awareness of the cause and you can take part in the charity’s Memory Walks, if you like.
See how people are raising money through Memory Walks
If you want to get started and take part in a Memory Walk, but aren’t sure where to start, it can be good to look at successful fundraisers for inspiration.
Here’s some on GoFundMe that have done well before:
The Memory Walk
A group of women all individually affected by Alzheimer’s all took part in the Memory Walk after meeting at their local pub to discuss their experiences. Collectively they were able to raise hundreds.
Eleni Ioannou
Taking part in memory of their mum, a family raised thousands by walking together. After losing their mum, they wanted to help other people by raising money.
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
This Dublin-based fundraiser also saw a family take part after being personally affected. They are walking in inspiration of their dad, who has Alzheimer’s. The family shared details about their experience and have raised thousands for the charity.
Fundraise to help those affected by Alzheimer’s
You can start your fundraiser for a memory walk whenever you want.
It couldn’t be easier to get set-up.