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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Eastern North Carolina Walks, which include the Smithfield, Wilmington, New Bern, Fayetteville and Raleigh areas, raised a grand total of $349,971.41 to help North Carolina families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.“This amazing grand total would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from all the volunteers and the staff from the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Pat McKee, executive officer of McKee Homes. “It’s because of the determination of these people that one day we will live in a world without Alzheimer’s.”
McKee Homes has been a supporter of the Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer’s since 2011. This year it decided to broaden its support to include the five walks.
A family-centered company, McKee Homes was founded by brothers Pat and Michael McKee in dedication of their father Joe McKee’s love for building homes. Joe McKee suffered from Alzheimer’s, succumbing to the disease in April 2010 after a 10-year battle. His sons have since made it a personal mission to support Alzheimer’s research and care efforts in his memory.
With the hope that other families will one day not be faced with the heartbreak brought on by Alzheimer’s, the brothers established the Joe McKee Memorial Alzheimer Fund in cooperation with their mother. McKee Homes faithfully donates a percentage of every new home sale to the memorial fund. The money raised goes to Alzheimer's research and care.
In addition to its Alzheimer-related charitable activities, McKee Homes community involvement also extends to honoring and helping Veterans, including participation in Helping a Hero, which builds adaptive homes for qualified service members and their families.
According to its website, ALZ.org, the Alzheimer’s Association was formed in 1980 and focuses on advancing research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing care for those currently living with the disease. It is considered the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
The Alzheimer’s Association website offers extensive Alzheimer resources, including information on symptoms, stages, treatment, care giving and research, as well as community support and ways for people to get involved.
About McKee Homes
McKee Homes is a family-owned builder of new energy efficient homes, building on its own lots as well as developed lots. The company was recently recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine and ranked No. 13 in the state of North Carolina. McKee Homes offers its customers a wide selection of functional floor plans, special features and custom options.
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