CommunityMonday, November 9
Hundreds walk at Argenta Plaza to honor loved ones affected by Alzheimer's
The Today in Little Rock team
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday for the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock, where registration was free.
Jeff Standridge and Amanda McGowan walked in honor of their father, who died from Alzheimer's in July. "You look around and you can tell that this disease impacts a lot of people, and we're not alone," Standridge said. Walkers carried flowers, each color tied to a connection to the disease.
Flower colors at the walk each stand for a connection to Alzheimer's
| Flower | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Orange | Support |
| Purple | Honors someone who has died |
| Yellow | A caregiver |
| Blue | Someone living with the disease |
| White | A survivor, the goal |
Source: KATV
Victoria Walter, a University of Central Arkansas student, said the Alzheimer's Association is Sigma Kappa's philanthropy. Her chapter has raised $13,000 this year, she said.
$13,000raised this year by Sigma Kappa's Delta Tau chapter, Walter said
Walter is a University of Central Arkansas student and a member of Sigma Kappa's Delta Tau chapter.
Source: KATV
- Registration opened: 9 a.m.
- Garden ceremony: 10 a.m., with the walk to follow
- Where: Argenta Plaza, 510 Main St., North Little Rock
- Funds go to: Alzheimer's Association care, support and research
Sources: KATV, KARK, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette