Fundraising and awareness events

Participate in an Alzheimer's Association event to raise money and awareness in the battle against Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimersâ„¢
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
When: Walks take place throughout the year, primarily in the fall
Where: In communities nationwide

Events in your area
Local Alzheimer's Association chapters schedule thousands of education, support and fundraising programs nationwide.

Galas and Special Events

The Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of gala and special events in cities around the country. These evenings of entertainment, awards, dinner and dancing benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Hilarity for Charity
The inaugural Hilarity for Charity, hosted by Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller raised over $250,000 to benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Through a night of laughter and entertainment, the event raised awareness about the disease with a younger generation of professionals, influencers, philanthropists and supporters, leaving them with more knowledge about Alzheimer’s and a commitment to help the cause.
When:  Friday, January 13, 2012
Where: Vibiana, Los Angeles, CA
For more information, or to make a donation, please contact us at: hilarityforcharity@alz.org.

Part the Cloud
Northern California
This inaugural event will raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association research efforts in Northern California. This evening will include celebrity talent and performing artists from the music, film and television industries to create a spectacular evening of enlightenment and entertainment. For further information contact Danielle Engel at 312.604.2453 or danielle.engel@alz.org.
When: May 5, 2012
Where: Rosewood Sand Hill, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, California 94025

A Night at Sardi's
A Night at Sardi’s is the Alzheimer's Association’s annual celebrity musical-revue gala held in Beverly Hills, California.
When: March 21, 2012
Where: The Beverly Hilton Hotel

National Alzheimer's Dinner
Held in Washington, D.C., this annual event raises funds for Alzheimer's research and support programs.
When: April 24, 2012
Where: Washington, D.C.

Rita Hayworth Galas

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan held the first Rita Hayworth Gala in 1985 to honor her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of Alzheimer's disease. The event has grown into a premier social event, hosted in: Chicago and New York.

Alzheimer’s Association
Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala
May 12, 2012
The Hilton Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Alzheimer’s Association
New York Rita Hayworth Gala
Oct. 25, 2011
Waldorf=Astoria
New York, New York

Conferences

Our conferences bring together leaders in Alzheimer's research, care and advocacy. Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available for each conference.

Advocacy Forum
When: April 23-25, 2012
Where: Washington, D.C.

AAIC
Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) brings together the top dementia researchers every  year to engage in a multidisciplinary international exchange of ideas.
When: July 14-19, 2012
Where: Vancouver, British Columbia

Host your own event

Special occasions
Turn a birthday party, sports event or any other event you can dream up into an opportunity to help raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's cause.

Weddings
Make our cause part of your big day. Ask guests to make donations instead of gifts. Or in place of wedding favors, make a donation in honor of your guests. Use our sample scroll template and invitation wording.

'A Round to Remember' golf event
Golfers and those who love the game can help raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease.