A new year brings new opportunities, and there’s no better way to start it than by doing what you love for those you love. Following the energy of our virtual Do What You Love to End ALZ™ (formerly The Longest Day) Kickoff Party, the Love Conquers ALZ Tour takes the celebration on the road for […]
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More than 210,000 North Carolinians live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 381,000 family members and friends provide care. To address this growing public health challenge, the Alzheimer’s Association is working with state lawmakers to advance policies that improve early detection, diagnosis, care planning and support for those affected by dementia. On January 6, we held a […]
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Join other prominent Charlotte area community and business leaders for an evening of powerful impact and hope. Chaired by Allison and Wes Misson, this year’s 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 special […]
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A new year brings new opportunities—and what better way to start 2026 than by doing what you love for those you love? We’re thrilled to kick off Do What You Love to End ALZ™ (formerly The Longest Day) with you! Whether you’ve participated in the past or are interested to learn more, we invite you […]
Read MoreThe Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter has earned the No. 9 spot in the nation for the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Top Fundraising Chapters for The Longest Day (now known as Do What You Love to End ALZ ) AND No. 3 nationally for combined fundraising with the Eastern North Carolina Chapter. The Western Carolina […]
Read MoreThe Remember Balloons, a children’s book by Jessie Oliveros, is making its way from its pages to the stage in Durham and the Alzheimer’s Association is thrilled to be part of the program. Live Performance: The Remembering Balloons with Impact of Alzheimer’s & Dementia in the Community presentation + Q & AWednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:00 […]
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In the midst of this holiday season and the end of the year in sight, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you – our supporters, volunteers, researchers and partners. The year has brought even more hope and progress in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementia and we owe that […]
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As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the power of community, compassion, and giving. This GivingTuesday – December 2 – we invite you to stand with us in the fight to improve brain health for all, and end Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Need Is Greater Than Ever Today, more than 7 million […]
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Thanksgiving: a holiday designated to honoring the harvest and all your blessings Every day, all of us at the Alzheimer’s Association see the extraordinary power of community, compassion, and commitment. This season of gratitude offers us a special opportunity to reflect on the incredible impact you have made throughout the year. Thanks to your unwavering […]
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From September through November, 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events bring communities together across North Carolina with one powerful mission: to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day celebration, our commitment to fundraising continues all year long. To help you keep the momentum going, here are some creative ways to raise funds toward your […]
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