For over a decade Jacksonville has held a walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Commons Park.
participation was free but people were able to donate online or in person, and this year the Jacksonville community showed out. Raising over forty thousand dollars that will go towards Alzheimer’s research and treatment through the North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association.
The walk was one mile around the Jacksonville Commons Participant’s were encouraged to carry pinwheel flowers. each flower color representing a different way Alzheimer’s has affected you or your family.
The Alzheimer’s Association of North Carolina hosts 17 walks across the state but executive director Christine John-Fuller says the turnout in Jacksonville is always impressive
To see people in a local community like Jacksonville come together to help us do that. The funds we raise here is the largest way in which we fuel our mission.
It was the perfect way to enjoy the sunny day while supporting a good cause and getting some exercise.