WORLDWIDE CONTACT US ABOUT US PRODUCTS RESEARCH LICENSING NEWSROOM CAREERS INVESTORS Menu MENU MERCK EMPLOYEES WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S About Us Corporate Responsibility Reimbursement Support and Patient Assistance Programs Leadership Board of Directors Executive Committee Our Work How We Operate Code of Conduct Compliance Privacy Transparency and Privacy Internet Privacy Policy Cookie Privacy Commitment Cross Border Policy Employment Privacy & Data Protection Diversity Employee Diversity Supplier Diversity Views and Positions Access and Affordability Access to Investigational Medicines Innovation Quality and Safety Sales and Marketing Responsible Public Policy and Advocacy Our History Our People Featured Stories The Alzheimer's Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer's is the largest event in the U.S. to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities across the U.S., this inspiring fall event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to help reclaim the future for millions. Every year, Merck employees join the call to action and organize groups of walkers up and down the east coast, known as the Merck Marcher Teams. This year, Merck is sponsoring Merck Marchers in Boston, Mass., Princeton, N.J. and Philadelphia Pa.; many more Merck employees walk as individuals or families in other cities. Across these teams, Merck has raised close to $10,000 in 2013 and over $10,500 in 2014, independently of any corporate sponsorships. Around the world, our employees take an active role in giving back to their communities through a variety of programs offered by the company and outside of it. Because Merck is proud of our employees’ dedication to serving others, the company offers a matching donation program [for employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico] — meaning all funds donated or contributed by Merck employees for the Walk to End Alzheimer's will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, by the Merck Foundation. Lisa Gold, executive director of Scientific Affairs for Neurosciences at Merck has been participating in the walks since joining Merck in 2007. In 2012, she took on more of an organizational role for the walks within the company. “I enjoy being able to bring together people from across the organization who have a passion for making a difference through these walks,” she says. She notes that it’s a powerful day for herself and her co-marchers. “It’s a big day. I always love seeing how the community and families who have been touched by this devastating disease come together to support each other and to raise awareness and funds to support the local Alzheimer’s association chapters.” Interested? Here’s how to find a walk near you. SHARE: Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. Interested in joining our highly motivated team? Start your job search. Copyright © 2009-2016 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Forward-Looking Statement Privacy Terms of Use Site Map