The Oct. 31 walk at UNCW has raised $198,527, or 76% of its $260,000 goal. Donations made through Dec. 31 still count toward this year's total.
Wilmington’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s has raised $198,527 for the Alzheimer’s Association, a week after the walk at UNCW. That is 76% of the event’s $260,000 goal, and donations are still open.
The figures are on the Alzheimer’s Association’s page for the Wilmington walk, checked Sunday. The page lists 887 registered participants on 125 teams.
The walk was Saturday, Oct. 31, at UNCW’s Greene Track and Field, with 1-mile and 2-mile routes. The association says fundraising stays open: every donation made through Dec. 31 counts toward this year’s walk. About $61,500 is still needed to reach the goal.
Who raised the most
Local employers fielded several of the biggest teams. The association’s leaderboard puts McKee Homes first among companies, with $25,108. Its Wilmington team alone raised $18,753, the most of any team at the walk.
The top five companies, rounded to the nearest dollar:
- McKee Homes, $25,108
- Edward Jones, $10,161
- Cisco, $7,389
- Greater Wilmington Business Journal and WILMA Magazine, $4,761
- The Davis Community, $2,719
Where the money goes
The Alzheimer’s Association says donations to the walk support its care, support and research work. Questions about the Wilmington walk go to the event contact listed on the page, 919-432-5078.
What it means for you
- Want to give? Donations go through the Wilmington walk page. Gifts made by Dec. 31 count toward this year’s total. You can give to the event or to a named team.
- Caring for someone with dementia? The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900.
More ways to get involved are on our things to do page.
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