Alzheimer's Network-AlzNet

Walk to Remember 2008

Presenting sponsor:

	Registration Sponsorship Packet Health & Vendor Fair Team Captain Letter Poster

Salem Riverfront Park Sat. Oct. 4th, 2008
Albany Heritage Mall Sat. Oct. 18th, 2008

Why I Walk…
A caregivers journey

"Before caring for my spouse as he continued to forget the most common of activities, I had absolutely no knowledge of Alzheimer's disease. I was in complete denial when I began my caregiving trek, as I am convinced other family caregivers are. Only after my husband was gone did I discover just how much damage had been done to

my health, relationship with other family and friends, and our financial situation. I struggled for years

with my denial, fears and day-today caregiving frustrations.

I now have years of experience with this disease, and I desperately want to reach out and educate

others to find help in their community. Through the experiences I encountered I know that accepting help and talking care of myself as a caregiver is critical! I walk to somehow touch people, help

educate the community of the resources

that are available that would have made my caregiving experience a happier and healthier one, not just for me but for my husband as well.

We MUST take care of ourselves as

caregivers and find help in our communities.

Take advantage of the services from the Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon, participate in the Walks to Remember this year and help raise funds

and awareness of this devastating disease."

The Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon invites you

to support individuals and families coping with
Alzheimer's by joining us as a walker/donor or
a volunteer.

The money that you raise through your pledges
provides funding that enables us to continue
providing services like these, needed by the
people of Marion, Polk, Linn, and Benton
counties whose lives have been affected by
Alzheimer’s disease:

Information and Referral
Help Line
Care planning assistance
Library resources
Early Stage Program
Support Groups
Educational Programs
Speakers' Bureau
Public awareness campaigns
Advocacy
Newsletters

Last year’s walk was fun and entertaining and this year promises to be even better.
Fun for all ages:

Free snack for registrants in Albany
Free lunch for registrants in Salem
Live Music
Kids Activities
Individual & team awards
Information booths
Silent auction
Prizes and so much more!

Bring $75 in collected pledges

to either walk and earn a 2008
official walk t-shirt.

You helped us raise over $50,000.00 last year, and this year with your support and the support of our generous sponsors we hope to do even better!

So come join us for the “Walk to Remember 2008”

And Make a Difference in You’re Community Today!

A special THANK YOU to all our sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

Mountain West Retirement Corporation

Silver Sponsors:

Marquis Home Care Services

McGinty & Belcher Attorneys

Hawthorne House aka Pacific Living Centers

Brookstone Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Douglas Conroyd & Gibb, Attorney’s at Law

Capital Manor Retirement Community

Bronze Sponsors

Ed Clark Insurance, Inc

Chinook Winds Casino Resort

Visiting Angels

Robert Dorszynski

Salem Clinic

Samaritan Health Services

Supporting Sponsors

Bridgecreek – Agenia Health Services