We walk because Alzheimer’s touches every corner of our community, and no one should face that journey without support.
Walking to Remember gathers our community each November to honor loved ones living with dementia and to celebrate the lives of those we miss. Together, we lift up caregivers, support families, and strengthen the network of care across Alabama.
Event Details
🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Registration 9 am. Walk starts at 10 am
🚶♂️ Walk route: Gentle laps around the ACA parking lot, accessible for all mobility levels
👨👩👧 Who it’s for: The whole family—caregivers, kids, friends, neighbors, and supporters
Family Friendly Event Supporting Alzheimer's Caregivers
Walking to Remember is a joyful, community-centered event honoring individuals and families living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Join us in the parking lot of ACA for a morning filled with movement, music, and memories—designed for all ages and all abilities.
Event details
- Location: ACA Parking Lot
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Who it's for: The whole family—caregivers, kids, friends, neighbors, and supporters
- Walk route: Gentle laps around the ACA parking lot, accessible for all mobility levels
What to expect
Vendors & hospitality Enjoy a welcoming event hub with:
- Coffee and food vendors to start your morning right
- Hospitality tent with seating, shade, and information about ACA resources
Family fun & entertainment
- Punky the Clown creating colorful balloon art
- Glitter Girl offering fun, kid-friendly face painting
- Photo booth to capture special moments with family and friends
- Kids crafts so children can create and take home memory-inspired art
- Live DJ keeping the energy up with music throughout the morning
Event schedule
- 9:00 a.m. – Registration & check-in
- Pick up your event t-shirt
- Visit vendors for coffee, food, and information
- Explore the hospitality tent and activity stations
- 9:55 a.m. – Welcome remarks
- Opening message and brief program
- Recognition of families, caregivers, and community partners
- 10:15 a.m. – Walking to Remember begins
- Participants start walking laps around the ACA parking lot
- Walk at your own pace—stop for breaks, activities, and photos anytime
Accessible and welcoming for everyone
Walking to Remember is intentionally designed to be easy, flexible, and inclusive:
- Short, gentle laps around the parking lot
- No steep hills or long distances
- Wheelchair, walker, and stroller-friendly
- Plenty of places to sit, rest, and socialize between laps
Whether you walk one lap or many, your presence honors the journey of those living with dementia and the caregivers who support them.
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