Memory Walk 2012

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Alzheimer Scotland Memory Walkers

Mugdock country park

Over 200 brave fundraisers, took part in this year's Memory Walk on 16 September 2012, walking 5k to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland. Although a little bit on the wet side, the day was a huge success (see our photos on Flickr) and we would like to thank everyone involved.

Scotland's leading dementia charity ran the family fundraising day, in partnership with Bupa Care Homes, as part of its celebration of World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September 2012. New to the event for 2012 was the Bupa Memory Mile, with 131 walkers choosing to walk an extra mile in return for a donation of £5 from Bupa Care Homes to Alzheimer Scotland.

The funds are still coming in but we know the event has raised a significant sum for Alzheimer Scotland's vital work. The money raised through our Memory Walk will be used to fund Alzheimer Scotland's local services so by taking part in the walk you have supported people affected by dementia in your community.

Thank you so much to everyone who took part and huge thanks to the 33 Alzheimer Scotland volunteers who did a fantastic job on the day.

Memory Walk 2013

Good news! We will be back next year with our flagship event and this time the event will be on World Alzheimer's Day. Join us on Saturday 21 September 2013 where our Memory Walk will be even bigger and even better than 2012. You can register your interest today by sending us a little email to events@alzscot.org or contacting 0845 260 0789.

Volunteer

If you would like to get involved in our 2013 event but don't fancy taking part in the Memory Walk, why not volunteer? Volunteers can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the day and are rewarded with a goody bag. To register your interest in volunteering please contact Martin Quigley by emailing mquigley@alzscot.org or by telephoning 0131 243 1474.

Organise your own Memory Walk

We can provide you with a pack to organise your very own Memory Walk. It is so easy to organise a Memory Walk - simply decide on a date and route, promote it to all your friends, family and colleagues and encourage everyone to raise as much sponsorship as they can. To receive your Memory Walk toolkit, please contact the Memory Walk team by emailing . We will send you a step-by-step guide to help you put on a great event and everything you need to hold your Memory Walk including posters, balloons, sponsorship forms and much more.

Build yourself a web sponsor page

Set up an online fundraising page on JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving or MyDonate. It takes minutes to make sure you reach friends and family in any part of the world. No need for paper sponsorship forms or chasing cash after your event!

Go to one of the websites and simply follow the instructions to set up your page.

Read our top JustGiving tips and Virgin Money Giving tips to help you raise money.