Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee Member - McHenry County Walk

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Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's? Then we need you! Join your local Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s(r) is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research programs. Since 1989, we’ve mobilized millions of Americans in rallying against Alzheimer’s disease the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a movement to reclaim the future for millions.

Committee members plan each Walk to End Alzheimer's event from the kick-off to the wrap-up. Activities of your local committee include the following:

Sponsorship
Responsible for recruiting and managing relationships with new and past sponsors

Team Recruitment
Responsible for recruiting new teams and helping them get set up for success

Team Retention
Responsible for managing relationships with past Walk teams

Marketing & Outreach
Responsible for creating awareness of the disease and the Alzheimer's Association through the promotion of Walk to End Alzheimer's

AIM-Advocacy
Responsible for recruiting new Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) members and advocates from all sectors of the community

Mission
Responsible for organizing activities that focus on the Association's mission at committee meetings, wrap-around events and on Walk day

Logistics
Responsible for overseeing day-of-event logistics and volunteers

At the Illinois Chapter, we strive to make your volunteer experience the most rewarding. If you have a specific skill or if you are bilingual, we will work with you to determine the best volunteer position within our organization.

Please email taadolphson@alz.org if you have further questions.