Paint Quincy Purple on Saturday, June 28 to Support Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

QUINCY, IL — The Alzheimer’s Association and the Quincy community are teaming up to turn the town purple on Saturday, June 28, for “Paint Quincy Purple”—a day of awareness, fundraising, and community spirit in honor of Alzheimer’s Brain & Awareness Month.

Community members are encouraged to wear purple, the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement, and visit participating local businesses to show support for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The event will feature a community-wide awareness raffle, with visitors eligible to win a gift basket valued at over $250, filled with items donated by participating businesses.

Participating Businesses:

• Calftown Cafe

• DeJa Vu

• Emerald City Jewelers

• Kutz by Us

• Little D’s Sport Club

• Platt Daddy BBQ

• Tabletop Treasure Games

• The District – Farmers Market

These businesses will be decorated in purple and will host a range of fundraising and awareness activities, with proceeds supporting the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association.

How It Works:

• Visit participating businesses on June 28

• Enter the awareness raffle for a chance to win the prize basket

• Learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and how to get involved

• Donate to support research, care, and advocacy

“Paint Quincy Purple” also serves as a lead-up event to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Quincy, scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home. The Walk is the world’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

“Let’s turn Quincy purple and make a difference—one step, one dollar, and one purple shirt at a time,” said Todd Lamison, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Manager.

Media Contact:

Todd Lamison Walk to End Alzheimer’s Manager Alzheimer’s Association

Phone: 508-873-4341Email: talamison@alz.org

Join us on June 28 and show that Quincy cares. Together, we can help bring an end to Alzheimer’s—because every action counts.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia—by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Learn more at alz.org or call 800.272.3900.