Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at Truist Field
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is teaming up with the Charlotte Knights to Strike Out ALZ — Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Truist Field – 324 South Mint Street in Charlotte.
Proceeds from Strike Out ALZ will support the Association’s 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte taking place on Oct. 21 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
The game against the Durham Bulls begins at 5:35 p.m. with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. — and will conclude with fireworks.
Highlights of the event include:
- Fans are encouraged to wear purple
- The first 250 fans through the gates of Truist Field will receive a Promise Garden Flower pinwheel.
- First pitch will be thrown out by Charlotte Walk Presenting Sponsor, The Sharon at SouthPark.
- The Alzheimer’s Association will have a table in the Community Corner with educational resources, as well as sign-up information for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte. Fans can also stop by the table to purchase glow sticks in our promise garden colors to symbolize their connection to Alzheimer’s.
- Visit any concession stands during the game to support the Walk by rounding up your purchase to help raise funds for the cause.
“We appreciate the Charlotte Knights’ support to raise funds and awareness for a world without Alzheimer’s,” said Katherine L. Lambert, CEO for the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter. “Alzheimer’s Association Awareness Nights like this provide the opportunity for us to talk about the impact Alzheimer’s has and the care and support the Association can provide to local families in the Greater Charlotte area.”
Every ticket sold through the link below will provide a $5 donation to Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte.
Deadline to purchase tickets in the Alzheimer’s Association section is Thursday, September 7. After that date, purchase general admission tickets here.
About Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association hosts 17 walks across North Carolina. 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. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. Your health and safety are our top priorities. We will continue to closely monitor CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to the latest recommendations.
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