Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Wilmington

Join New Hanover County residents in raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research on November 2.

On Saturday, November 2, New Hanover County and surrounding area residents will join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter will be hosting Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Wilmington at Wrightsville Beach Park located at 321 Causeway Drive. Check-in opens at 9 am with an Opening Ceremony at 10 am and a Walk Start at 10:30 am.

On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — an experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States.

Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In North Carolina alone, there are more than 210,000 people living with the disease and 373,000 caregivers. New Hanover County has an Alzheimer’s prevalence rate of 11% in its age 65 and older population.

The Alzheimer’s Association hosts 17 walks across North Carolina including Alamance County, Asheville, Charlotte, Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln Counties, Fayetteville, Guilford County, Henderson County, Unifour (Hickory), Iredell Co. & Lake Norman, Jacksonville, Moore County, Mount Airy, New Bern, Rowan-Cabarrus Counties, Triangle (Raleigh and Durham), Wilmington and Winston-Salem. To register and receive the latest updates on any of this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/walk

The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides patient and family services, information and referral, education and advocacy in 51 eastern North Carolina counties. It offers opportunities to get involved and to make a difference in addition to a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs and care consultations.

For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, or the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter, visit alz.org/nc or call (800) 272-3900.

Want to walk?
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Wilmington
Saturday, November 2, 9 am
Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach
To register as a participant or team captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer of Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Wilmington, visit act.alz.org/WilmingtonNC or call (800) 272-3900.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Wilmington