2006 Utah Memory Walk

Memory Walk is the nation´s premier fundraising event to help those battling Alzheimer´s disease.

The Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer´s Association thanks ALL those who participated in this year´s Memory Walk events in the Bear River, Weber/Davis, Salt Lake Valley, Utah County & Southern Utah areas! We all united around the cause and set a new record, raising more in this Memory Walk season than has ever been raised before in the state of Utah! See highlights below.

Remember that general donations to the Utah Chapter are still needed and are being accepted throughout the year. Just stop by our offices with your donation, call us at 1-800-371-6694 with your credit card donation, or mail it to our office at 845 East 4800 South, Suite 120, SLC, UT 84107.

This year, hundreds of Utahns from all walks of life came together in five separate events throughout the state of Utah to raise over $95,000—more than in any previous year—along with their voices in support of those living with Alzheimer´s.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2006 UTAH MEMORY WALK:

Bear River area Memory Walk: Over $6,000 raised & over 100 participants took part on Aug. 26, 2006 at Willow Park in Logan. Mary´s Team was the Top Team of fundraisers and the Top Individual fundraisers were Susan Etherington, Mary Bennett and Rodney Pack. Very honorable mention to the Cache County Memory Study teams who also participated. Special thanks to the Lions Club for breakfast!

Weber/Davis area Memory Walk: Over $15,000 raised & over 200 participants took part in the rain on Sep. 16, 2006 at Riverdale Park in Riverdale. The Wasatch Care team was the Top Team of fundraisers, extremely closely followed by Emeritus Estates. Top Individual Fundraisers included Laurie Ericksen, Susan McFarlane, Rodney Washburn and Emily Worthen. Congratulations!

Salt Lake Valley area Memory Walk: Over $50,000 raised & over 400 participants took part on Sep. 23, 2006 at Murray Park. Jill Atwood of FM100 and KSL television served as the Emcee. The Myriad Genetics team was the Top Team of fundraisers and the Top Individual fundraiser was Nathan Brown. The Top Healthcare fundraiser was Garden Terrace. Congratulations on doubling the total amount raised over last year’s total.

Utah County area Memory Walk: Almost $5,000 raised by a spirited group on a cold Sep. 16, 2006 at Provo City´s North Park. Heritage Care Center was the Top Team of fundraisers and Heather Davis, Shauna Ewing and Stephanie Puffer were the Top Individual fundraisers.

Southern Utah area Memory Walk: Over $20,000 raised & over 350 participants took part on Nov. 4, 2006 at SunRiver, St.George. The Democrats of Southern Utah team and the Barnes family team were the Top Teams of fundraisers and Roy & Ramona Lawson were recognized as the Top Individual fundraisers. The weather was perfect and the red rock surroundings were beautiful. Congratulations also to the huge turnout by the members of the Red Hat Societies in Southern Utah!

For more information about the 2006 Utah Memory Walk, call the Alzheimer´s Association, Utah Chapter office at 1-800-371-6694.

What services does the Memory Walk fund?—this fact sheet highlights the services and programs offered by the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer´s Association that are funded by proceeds of the Memory Walk.

Special Thanks to our 2006 Utah Memory Walk sponsors and partners! (Click here) For more information on sponsoring future events or donating to the Utah Chapter, contact the Chapter office at 1-800-371-6694.