Comfort Keepers to hold pickleball tournament to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care
By WECT StaffPublished: Sep. 27, 2024 at 4:59 PM EDTWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Comfort Keepers announced a pickleball tournament at the Beau Rivage Golf and Resort as part of a nationwide fundraising effort for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Players of all skill levels can join on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. for only $25 per person. The event will include a 50/50 raffle, prizes and awards, with all proceeds going directly to the Alzheimer’s Association.
“Comfort Keepers is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Association by participating in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Alyssa Kelly, Owner of Comfort Keepers of Wilmington. “The Association provides essential care and benefits to those affected by Alzheimer’s, from in-person support to online education. Their work makes a profound difference in the lives of individuals and families facing this challenging disease.”
This year, Comfort Keepers’ nationwide teams are a Silver Level National Walking Team, hoping to raise $100,000 for local chapters across the country as part of the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
You can register for the event here. To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association, visit their website here.
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