Golden Strip Sunrise Rotary raising funds for Alzheimer’s research
November 11, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn’s cherished holiday tradition will feature an extra layer of seasonal giving this year as the Golden Strip Sunrise Rotary Club partners with Main Street Fountain Inn to raise funds for Alzheimer’s disease research during the annual Christmas Carriage Rides.
Running from December 3 through December 17, 2026, the horse-drawn carriage tours will wind through the illuminated streets of historic downtown Fountain Inn as part of the city’s larger “Christmas INN Our Town” festival.
Throughout the ride dates, members of the Golden Strip Sunrise Rotary Club will be on-site selling cups of hot chocolate and assorted treats. All proceeds and community donations collected at the stand will go directly to CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust).
Dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, CART provides seed-money grants to support cutting-edge, high-impact medical research projects across the United States. The organization collaborates with more than 600 Rotary clubs nationwide under the banner #StandWithCART. Because administrative costs are covered separately, 100% of all public donations made to CART go directly toward research grants.
Tickets for the Fountain Inn Carriage Rides officially go on sale in November and routinely sell out each season due to heavy demand.
Community members and visitors looking to book rides or monitor ticket launch dates can check the official event page on the Main Street Fountain Inn website at mainstreetfountaininn.com/christmas-inn-our-town.
