The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is teaming up with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers for the fourth year to Paint the Park Purple - Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on Aug. 4 at Segra Stadium.

Proceeds from Paint the Park Purple will support the Association’s 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fayetteville taking place on Oct. 28 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The game against the Carolina Mudcats begins at 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. The game will conclude with fireworks. Fans are encouraged to wear purple and the first 1,000 fans through the gates of Segra Stadium will receive a purple replica Dri-Fit jersey presented by Edward Jones of Cumberland County.

The Woodpeckers will take the field wearing purple and white #ENDALZ socks in honor of all who have been impacted by Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will have a table on the concourse with educational resources, as well as sign-up information for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Fayetteville. Visit Sweet Martha's, Sgt. Stubby’s, & Bowley’s BBQ concession stands during the game to support three of Fayetteville’s Walk Teams who are volunteering while raising funds for the cause.

Paint the Park Purple, Alzheimer’s Awareness Night began as the first designated charitable theme night for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. Over $24,000 has been raised through this event since 2019.

“We appreciate the Fayetteville Woodpeckers' support over the last several years to raise funds and awareness for a world without Alzheimer’s,” said Lisa Roberts, executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter.

“Alzheimer’s Association Awareness Nights like this provide the opportunity for us to talk about the impact Alzheimer’s and all other dementia has and the care and support the Association can provide to local families in Cumberland County and surrounding areas.”

To purchase tickets for Paint the Park Purple - Alzheimer’s Awareness Night go to: fevo.me/3mAOY8g. Each ticket sold through the Awareness Night link will provide a $5 donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.
More than 6 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 180,000 people living with the disease and 369,000 caregivers.

To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fayetteville, visit act.alz.org/fayetteville or call 800-272-3900.

The Alzheimer’s Association hosts 17 walks across North Carolina. To register and receive the latest updates on any of this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/walk.

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. The annual event takes place in more than 600 communities and features over 300,000 participants across the country.