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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 16 UCW AUGUST 2 - 8, 2023 EVENT e Alzheimer's Association – East- ern 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 aware- ness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. e game against the Carolina Mudcats begins at 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. e game will conclude with fireworks. Fans are en- couraged 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. e 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. e 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, & Bow- ley's BBQ concession stands during the game to support three of Fayette- ville's Walk Teams who are volunteer- ing 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 aware- ness for a world without Alzheimer's," said Lisa Roberts, executive director for the Alzheimer's Association – East- ern North Carolina Chapter. "Alzheimer's Association Awareness Nights like this provide the opportu- nity for us to talk about the impact Alzheimer's and all other dementia has and the care and support the As- sociation can provide to local families in Cumberland County and surround- ing 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 Associa- tion. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease — a leading cause of death in the United States. Ad- ditionally, 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 Cap- tain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer's – Fayetteville, visit act.alz.org/fayette- ville or call 800-272-3900. e 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 Al- zheimer's, visit: alz.org/walk. e 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. e annual event takes place in more than 600 communities and features over 300,000 participants across the country. Woodpeckers Paint the Park Purple for Alzheimer's awareness a STAFF REPORT C u st o m C a teri n g by T w o B r o t h ers Specializing In: Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Special Banquets & More! eVineNC.com or TwoBrothersCateringNC.com 806 Katie Street Fayetteville NC (O Owen Drive behind O-Reilly's) Make your special day one that everyone will remember! Call 910-584-9892 Th e Vine Affordable , Romantic & Private Custom Catering By:Two Brothers Serving You Since 2004 For effective advertising contact us today! 910•484•6200