Paint Punta Gorda Purple

03/08/2026

One month since Paint Punta Gorda Purple 💜

Sharing a few photos from a day that meant so much to our community and to everyone impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and helped spread awareness.

And we’re excited to say… planning for next year has already started!

02/10/2026

Thank you so much to GiGi’s Ice Cream of Punta Gorda for their generous donation to Paint Punta Gorda Purple💜💜💜

Met up with Victoria from Alzheimer's Association and Paint Punta Gorda Purple to give her a donation on behalf of GiGi’s Ice Cream of Punta Gorda.

We were honored to be a sponsor and would love to see a cure during our lifetime.
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02/10/2026

The Alzheimer’s Association is having an awareness & fundraising event tomorrow February 7th. GiGi’s Ice Cream of Punta Gorda will be a supporter.

Here’s my reason for participating in this important event:

I support the Alzheimer’s Association to honor my Dad Ernie Sangastiano who passed away in 2015. He had the beginning stages when my Mom passed away. After her passing he spiraled down quickly. Alzheimer’s is a very cruel disease. You slowly watch your loved one slipping away a little bit every day. Physically they look the same but sadly that’s all. No one and I mean no one should ever have to endure this hideous disease.

I ask you to donate whatever you can. We will match dollar for dollar. Everyone sadly knows someone with Alzheimer's. Let’s help be a part of finding a cure.

Thank you everyone. We understand that budgets are tight so any little bit will help. 💜 💜

02/09/2026

💜 Bethel AME Church is Proud to Be a Purple Partner! 💜

We’re honored to stand with the Alzheimer’s Association as a Purple Partner for Paint Punta Gorda Purple on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

This powerful initiative brings our community together to raise awareness, support research, and uplift families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Throughout the day, local businesses across Punta Gorda will be showing their support in unique and meaningful ways—so we encourage you to shop local, dine local, and show love to the businesses helping paint our city purple 💜

Be sure to visit the Brain Bus at Fishermen’s Village, where you can access valuable information, resources, and education about brain health and Alzheimer’s awareness.

At Bethel AME Church, we believe faith and community go hand in hand. Together, we can make a difference—through awareness, compassion, and action.

💜 Wear purple
💜 Support local businesses
💜 Visit the Brain Bus
💜 Stand with families affected by Alzheimer’s

Let’s show up, Punta Gorda. Let’s paint it purple. 💜

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02/09/2026

We are honored to serve Punta Gorda and Paint Punta Gorda Purple as a Purple Partner with the Alzheimer’s Association 💜
Together, as a faith-filled community, we uplift those impacted by Alzheimer’s and walk alongside caregivers with compassion and care.

02/08/2026

GiGi’s Ice Cream of Punta Gorda is honored to be a sponsor of this event.

Stop by today and have some of our made in house blueberry/lemon gelato in support of the Alzheimer’s Paint Punta Gorda purple. Maybe drop some coins in the donation jar.

We’re working hard to be your favorite ice cream etc shop. 💜🍦💜

02/08/2026

Stop by Ortigia Cucina & Bar by Carmelo's and have a purple cocktail to support Paint Punta Gorda Purple to End Alzheimer’s 💜

02/08/2026

Thank you Punta Gorda Airport for lighting up the Air Traffic Control Tower purple tonight to show support for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We appreciate your support of Paint Punta Gorda Purple 💜

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Special thank you to the City of Punta Gorda Fire Department 💜💜💜 They went above and beyond to help spread awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. We are so grateful for all that you do!!