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Let’s walk all over dementia together.

Thank you for choosing to unite with us this year. Even though we cannot join together in person, we can join together on Sunday 20 September, (or a date that suits you).

Whether you walk on your own, with your household or with your four-legged friends, it’s your walk, your way. Plan your route and let’s walk for a world without dementia.

Coronavirus has changed everything for people affected by dementia. As a result of lockdown, people have found themselves isolated from their families and are more vulnerable than ever before.

Our Dementia Connect service is providing an essential lifeline to those who are struggling, just £9.90 can cover the cost of a phonecall with one of our trained Dementia Advisers.

This is where you come in; by walking with us and fundraising you can help us reach those most in need during this national pandemic. If you raise £100 or more we’ll send you a medal in the post to say a huge thank you for your support!

Your welcome pack contains tips and ideas to help you make the most of your fundraising, and we will stay in touch to make sure you are walk ready.

Thank you so much – together we will beat dementia!

The Memory Walk Team

Your Memory journey begins here.

Answer to ‘Guess the Steps’ game: 577 steps

How to smash your fundraising using JustGiving

Make the most out of your JustGiving page1. If you haven’t already, head

to justgiving.com and set up your own page to gather donations online.

2. Set yourself a target. Pages with a target raise on average 46% more.

3. Tell your story. Sharing why you want to make a difference will help people understand your mission.

4. Add that personal touch by including photos of who you’re walking for, or of yourself. Pages with photos raise14% more.

5. Share your page on social media, email friends and family – let everyone know you’re taking part in Memory Walk.

How to ask for donations:

How to ask for donations 1. Who? Write a list of friends

and family you could ask and the best method to ask them i.e email, text or a phone call.

2. How? Share your JustGiving page via social media, email or Whatsapp. The more times you share your page, the more donations you’re likely to get!

3. What? Tell them what you are doing and when you are doing it.

4. Why? Explain why you are taking on Memory Walk and walking for a world without dementia.

5. When? The earlier the better! The sooner you start fundraising, the sooner your funds will reach us and start changing the lives of people affected by dementia.

JustGiving is easy to use, safe, and saves admin costs for the charity by transferring funds instantly.

How your money changes livesAlzheimer’s Society is the only UK charity that funds research to find a cure, campaigns for change and supports people living with dementia today.

SupportOur wide range of support services strive to ensure nobody should have to face dementia alone.

SocietyWe will fight for a future where nobody affected by dementia is excluded from their community or denied the care and support they deserve.

ResearchWe are investing £150 million over the next decade into dementia research. We fund a variety of projects across the UK to help improve care, and work towards a cure.

£50 supplies our hero scientists with 312 microscope slides, essential in spotting changes that happen in the brain.

£100 allows our trained Dementia Advisers to answer ten calls for help from people who are struggling in this pandemic.

£400 could help us to deliver eight virtual Singing for the Brain sessions for a month, giving people affected by dementia opportunities to stay connected with one another through the power of song.

Follow our steps to make the most out of your walk and raise vital funds for people affected by dementia.

Thank you for walking for a world without dementia

Your Memory countdown

Your health and safety is always our number one priority so please be mindful of Government guidelines when you are planning your walk. To see the latest advice please check gov.uk/coronavirus.

Your walk!It’s the big day! Take lots of pictures and share them on social media using #memorywalk. Have a great day!

In the four weeks before your walk, over 13,000 people will develop dementia in the UK. By fundraising early you can bring much needed support now.

Your donations can help people feel safe in our online space, where a trouble shared can become a trouble halved. £150 gives 936 people access to Talking Point.

1 day after your walkPut your feet up! Now is a great time to update and thank your sponsors on social media. 20% of donations come in after event day.

ü1 week after your walkPay in your sponsorship through JustGiving or check out the other ways to pay in at memorywalk.org.uk/donate.

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One sleep to goGet ready to walk! Check the weather and ensure you have everything you need.

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4 weeks to goNow is the time to start planning your walk. Think about what distance you want to achieve? Is there a certain walk or location that is special to you? For more advice visit memorywalk.org.uk/downloads.

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5 days to goNow is the time to ramp up your fundraising. Remind family and friends why you are walking.

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2 weeks to goCheck your emails! We will be sending you some surprise extras for your walk and tips on how to boost your fundraising.

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3 weeks to goGet kitted out for your walk by visiting our online shop, alzheimers.org.uk/shop. We even have goodies for your four-legged friends!

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Host a virtual quiz with your friends, family and neighbours. Maybe make it a weekly occurrence!

Ask colleagues, family and friends to sponsor you to wear fancy dress to certain meetings and video calls. Ask your boss to join in too!

Ask your friends and family to donate their time and host online skill sessions that people can pay to join. This could be anything from a cookery class to knitting 101.

Ask your networks to donate their commute.

Bake your way to your fundraising target by hosting a virtual bake off.

Invite your friends to an online dance party and provide all the music for an evening of partying. Ask for a small donation to join.

Auction off your skills to your family or household. How much will someone pay for you to make the dinner every night or for a cup of tea in bed every morning?

Learn a new skill and ask for sponsorship to achieve a goal. This goal could be anything from learning a new language or hula hooping 100 times in a row!

Host a dinner party for your household and ask for donations to join.

Create and share your JustGiving page on social media and with friends and family.

Guess the steps sweepstakeMake a donation and take a guess! All proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s Society and their work for people affected by dementia. Can’t get together with your nearest and dearest? Share this with friends and family via social media or email.

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Guess the number of steps!

Steps to play:1. Make your donation (we suggest £2).2. Write your name and guess in the table.3. Once everyone has made their guess, it’s time to reveal the

answer and award the prize! 4. The closest guess will win:

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Email us at: memorywalk@alzheimers.org.ukCall us on: 0300 330 5452

Alzheimer’s Society a registered charity in England and Wales (296645); the Isle of Man (1128) and operates in Northern Ireland.