Horned Frogs go purple to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

By Megan Esparza, Staff Writer

Published Nov 12, 2025

Sigma Kappa posing for a picture at the Fort Worth Walk to End Alzheimer’s. (Photo courtesy of TCU Sigma Kappa)

Members of TCU’s Sigma Kappa sorority will join the Fort Worth community for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 15, raising awareness and funds to support Alzheimer’s care and research.

Sigma Kappa members attending the Fort Worth Walk for Alzheimer’s. (Photo courtesy of TCU Sigma Kappa)

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research. Alzheimer’s is Sigma Kappa’s national philanthropy and members participate in walks across the country each year.

“It’s a very big thing for all of our members,” Sofia Fortin, Sigma Kappa’s philanthropy chair said. “The walk is a favorite event for pretty much everyone.”

Sigma Kappa has spent the past several months preparing for the walk with fundraising, outreach and chapter-wide events.

“We create a team and fundraise the entire year beforehand” Fortin said. “All of our events are going towards this from January up until the walk.”

Sigma Kappa sisters fundraise and spread awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. (Photo courtesy of TCU Sigma Kappa)

Fundraising is especially crucial this year as researchers enter a new era of hope for Alzheimer’s treatment. According to alz.org, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi, a drug that is supposed to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s.

“It’s even more important to fundraising right now,” Fortin said. “We can see that we’re making progress with it, so it’s good to keep that momentum and keep fundraising for education and research.”

Beyond fundraising, Sigma Kappa members hope to educate the TCU community about Alzheimer’s disease and ways to prevent it. “Our goal as a chapter is to educate on prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s,” Fortin said. “We also want to educate others on how to treat the disease when it’s already developed.”

Prevention strategies include good sleep, keeping your brain active and eating a low-inflammatory diet.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Nov. 15 at The Shops at Clearfork. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and the walk will start shortly afterward. More information can be found on 2025 Walk to end Alzheimer’s.

The TCU community plays a big role in the event, which is why organizers schedule it on a day without a home football game.

“Since they are so impacted by the TCU community, they often plan the walk around TCU,” Fortin said. “It’s cool seeing the TCU community come together to support and be such a large part of this walk.”