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Denver Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee

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ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Chapter

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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s(tm) is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer care, support and research. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s movement unites the entire community in a display of combined strength and dedication. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s - the nation’s 6th leading cause of death. In 2024, the Denver Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised close to $1.1 million dollars and out of 600 Walks, was Top Ten in the country. Use your talents and strengths to plan one of the elite Walks in the country! We need people who enjoy recruiting new Teams and Walkers, event planning, marketing, community engagement, and fundraising; are passionate about our mission; and are interested in coaching our Team Captains.

Meetings are held: *February - August. *Third Wednesday of the month. *5:30-7:15p - we provide dinner. *At the CO Chapter Office - 455 N. Sherman Street in Denver. Mark your calenders - 2025 Walk Day is September 20 in Denver City Park!

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About Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Chapter

Location:

455 N Sherman Ste. 500, Denver, CO 80203, US

Mission Statement

We lead Colorado in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and related disorders by increasing the understanding of dementia and its impact on family and community, providing information and support for those affected, and promoting the advancement of research.

Description

The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter works with diagnosed individuals, families, caregivers and health care professionals to provide care and support for those who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We provide a 24/7 Helpline; offer free and confidentail Care Consultations; manage 90 support groups monthly; oversee Memories in the Making art program in area nursing homes; present educational programs across the state; and assist in enrolling persons with the disease in safety programs. We offer culturally approptiate support for Latinos, African Americans and the LGBT community. Several time during the year we have fundraising events, including: The Walk to END Alzheimer's, The Longest Day, the Memories in the Making Gala and Riv/ALZ.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

455 Sherman StreetSuite 500Denver, CO 80203

(39.72322,-104.98534)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Fundraising
  • Relationship Building
  • Community Outreach
  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per month
  • Start or join a Walk team; join us on Walk day on September 20, 2025. Meetings are held: *February - August. *Third Wednesday of the month. *5:30-7:15p - we provide dinner. *In person at the CO Chapter Office - 455 N. Sherman Street in Denver.

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