The Alzheimer’s Association will host its annual Charlotte Memory Gala on Saturday, May 2, from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. at The Westin Charlotte (601 S. College Street) to benefit Alzheimer’s research, risk reduction, early detection, education and quality care for the more than 210,000 North Carolinians currently living with the disease and their 373,000 caregivers.
Chaired by Wes and Allison Misson, this year’s elegant Memory Gala will include a welcome reception, live and silent auctions, seated dinner, and live music by 5 of a Kind. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on exciting vacation opportunities, unique in-home chef experiences, and much more.
Here’s a small taste of some of the incredible auction items that will be available:
- Exclusive Keeneland Package: a coveted box for six at Keeneland Race Course paired with a private tour of Runnymede Farm, Kentucky’s oldest continuously-operated Thoroughbred farm.
- In-home dining experience from one of Charlotte’s most sought-after chefs.
- Travel escapes to some of the Carolinas’ most beloved destinations, including Cashiers, Bald Head Island and Hilton Head Island.
- Live painting by Emily Andress, a nationally recognized figurative artist, created in real time during the Gala in tribute to her mother and her journey with Alzheimer’s. Emily is the founder of Awaken Gallery, where she champions emerging and experienced artists in the region.
Whether or not you have tickets to attend the Memory Gala, all supporters are welcome to bid online in our silent auction beginning on April 27. Stay tuned for details on how to participate.
CHARLOTTE MEMORY GALA
Saturday, May 2, 2026
6:00-11:00 p.m.
The Westin Charlotte
We invite you to join our Charlotte Memory Gala Facebook Group to stay informed on updates and plans for the event.
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