GALLOWAY RIDGE ANNOUNCES

THE CHATHAM COUNTY 8TH ANNUAL ALZHEIMER’S WALK & 5K RUN

TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Galloway Ridge will hold the Chatham County 8th annual Alzheimer’s Walk & 5K Run on September 15, 2018. The USA Track & Field (USATF) course will make its way from Galloway Ridge through Fearrington Village. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to attend the race, which will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina chapter. The race will be the culmination of Galloway Ridge’s The Longest Day campaign, a series of events dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

This community event will start with race registration at 7:00 a.m. and will feature vendors, refreshments, music and lots of fun. There will be a Fun Run and face-painting, for ages 3 through 13, staring at 8:00 a.m., and the official walk and run will start at Galloway Ridge at 8:30 a.m. Come enjoy the morning, and then stay for the awards ceremony, which will follow the race.

The Chatham County 8th annual Alzheimer’s Walk & 5K Run is the largest Alzheimer’s fundraiser between Chatham and Orange Counties. We call on participants of all ages and abilities to be a part of this inspiring event and join the fight against a disease that ranks as the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.

The cost is as follows:

Pre-registration: $25 (includes T-shirt)

Registration after August 15: $30

Race Day registration: $35

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and

research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit http://www.alz.org/nc or call 800.272.3900.

About Galloway Ridge

Galloway Ridge is a Life Plan Community that provides a unique opportunity to enjoy a retirement lifestyle in an environment that is centered on active, independent living. The community is complete with state-of-art wellness programs and healthcare services offered by both Duke and UNC. The wide variety of educational, social, recreational and cultural activities create the foundation of the community. To learn more, please visit gallowayridge.com or call us at 919-372-3929.