Thousands Will Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charlotte on Nov. 2

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Please join the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter for the Walk To END Alzheimer's!!

WHAT:

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte

This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Participants will complete a ½-mile or 2-mile walk. The funds raised support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019
9 a.m. – Noon

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a rain or shine event

WHERE:

BB&T Ballpark

324 S. Mint Street

Charlotte

Walk Route

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Registration/Check-in: 9 a.m.

Opening Ceremony: 10 a.m.

Walk: 10:30 a.m.

Finish Line Celebration: 11 a.m.

DAY-OF-EVENT MEDIA CONTACT: Jenni Walker on behalf of Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter, 704-649-6571

PARKING: Paid parking options within a short walking distance of BB&T Ballpark can be found in nearby parking lots and decks. Ride share and light rail are also recommended.

STREET CLOSURES: South Mint Street from W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd to West 3rd Street will be closed from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:

This year's Walk is locally presented by Sharon Towers. The Emcees for the day’s festivities will be: Rob Tanner, Host of the Tanner in the Morning Show, and Ann Wyatt Little, anchor for FOX 46 Charlotte. The warm-up will be led by Nick Kosir, meteorologist for FOX 46 Charlotte. The finish line celebration emcee will be Francene Marie Morris, host of the “The Francene Marie Show” from Beasley Media Group, Inc.

Congresswoman Alma Adams will be a special guest at the event, which will include fun, all-ages entertainment and family-friendly music, including a bagpiper leading the Walk. Participants will end the Walk on-field walking across home plate. On Walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease with Promise Flowers during the poignant Promise Garden Ceremony – a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®:

The Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter hosts 13 walks across central and western North Carolina during the months of September through November. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. For more information, visit http://www.alz.org/walk.

About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.

About the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter:
The Western Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in 49 central and western North Carolina counties. We provide a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, and MedicAlert®. We offer opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, visit www.alz.org/northcarolina or call (800) 272-3900. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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CONTACT:
Christine John-Fuller, Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter
980-498-7737 (office)/704-604-9639 (mobile/day of event)
cjohn-fuller@alz.org