Sigma Kappa at Clemson University top fundraising team for Walk to End Alzheimer's in Anderson
The sorority said it has raised roughly $47,000, so far
The sorority said it has raised roughly $47,000, so far
The sorority said it has raised roughly $47,000, so far
Sigma Kappa at Clemson University is the top fundraising team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's in Anderson, according to the Alzheimer's Association South Carolina Chapter.
Beth Sulkowski, vice president of communications for the Alzheimer's Association South Carolina Chapter, said the Sigma Kappa team at Clemson University is also the top fundraising team in the state.
"It's encouraging to me to see their heart for this cause both in the funds that they raise and their volunteerism," Sulkowski said.
Josie Ray, vice president of philanthropic service for Sigma Kappa at Clemson University, said they've raised roughly $47,000, so far. Their goal is $70,000.
“It just feels amazing to be able to support a cause like this that is worldwide and there’s no cure for it but we’re hoping that by leading the cause, we can help eventually get there,” said Jillian Visceglia, panhellenic delegate on the Sigma Kappa executive council.
On Wednesday, sorority members raised awareness on campus for World Alzheimer's Day.
"We've set up a tabling event where we ask people to write down a memory they never want to forget and then stick it to our letters as sort of a visual representation of the little things in life that are taken away once someone gets Alzheimer's disease," Ray said.
The Walk to End Alzheimer's in Anderson is Sept. 24 at AnMed Health North Campus. The opening ceremony starts at 9:45 a.m. The walk in Greenville is slated for Oct. 1 at Fluor Field at the West End. The walk in Spartanburg will be Oct. 22 at Barnet Park.
To register or donate to the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Anderson, visit their website. You can also donate to the Sigma Kappa team through this link. As of Wednesday evening, the teams fundraising page said nearly $50,000 has been raised.