More than 1,200 area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Moore County at Sandhills Community College in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. With a fundraising goal of $270,000, participants surpassed it, raising more than $271,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. This is a new record for the Moore County Walk.
Women of Fairwoods is the current top fundraising team for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising $21,252. Other top fundraising teams include Pinehurst Medical Clinic ($17,258) and Veterans Guardian ($13,950).
Even though it has surpassed its goal, the association is maintaining momentum and continuing to raise critical funds and awareness through the end of the year. Walk Day may have passed, but donations are still being accepted through Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/moorecounty.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope,” said Christine John-Fuller, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association – Western North Carolina Chapter, in a press release. “We greatly appreciate all who supported us this year to make the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Moore County such a huge success.”
On walk day, participants honored those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 13 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In North Carolina, more than 210,000 people are living with the disease and 338,000 caregivers. Moore County has an Alzheimer’s prevalence rate of 12.1% in its age 65 and older population.
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