Most of the Alzheimer’s financial support comes from the fundraising events they hold which, almost covers the amount they spend on programs each year. One event that provides significant funding is their annual “Memory Walk” which provides them with nearly sixty percent of the chapter’s revenue. In 2011, more than 7,000 individuals participated in the 12 walks nationally and raised over $1.2 million. In Indiana alone, there were 9 thousand participants and the walk in 2011 raised close to $1 million. Other events that are done specifically in Indiana are the Blonde Vs. Brunettes powder-puff football game which was brand new in 2011 and raised $15,000 and Alzstars which is a group of 29 individuals who train together and finished the OneAmerica
