April Showers to Help The Longest Day “Flower”

March 29, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

You’re invited to grow your support in the fight against Alzheimer’s this spring by registering for The Longest Day and making your participation perennial! For a limited time, we will send you an Alzheimer’s Association branded umbrella if you register for The Longest Day 2021 and complete three actions in your participant center. This special […]

The Longest Ride Taking Place Across N.C. in 2021

March 10, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Henry Edmonds, a former board member of the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter, remembers his father-in-law. “He was a very outgoing person,” Henry says. “He was very active in the church, acting as a member of the deacon board and singing in the choir.” A now-retired pastor, Henry, has been cycling with his […]

Local Volunteer Goes Live to End Alzheimer’s

March 1, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Connecting on a personal level during this pandemic is often challenging. Wireless internet connections make for choppy videos and phone calls lack the visual often associated with comfort. When remembering her grandmother Kathryn, however, Richfield, N.C. resident Jenn LaVance’s voice rings true with a clear smile. Her joy is palpable. “She was an amazing, strong […]

Regional Discussion to Highlight Latest in Alzheimer’s Research

March 1, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association funds independent researchers worldwide through our International Research Grant Program. Currently, the Association is investing over $208 million in 590 active best-of-field projects in 31 countries. Our grants […]

Walk Volunteer Parties Kick Off Across North Carolina

March 1, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Interested in volunteer opportunities to help support the mission of your Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina? Consider joining a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee! Do you have a knack for marketing? Connecting with businesses? Rallying others for the cause? Use your passion to advance the cause. Regardless of your schedule or if you are unsure […]

Cabaret event to honor the music of Tony Bennett and the Alzheimer’s Association

February 21, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Celebrating the marvelous voice and songs of Tony Bennett who bravely announced he is living with Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association chapters across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia are hosting a special virtual event exclusively for registered participants of The Longest Day. Raise or self-donate $100+ from Feb. 22 through Mar. 5 in order to […]

Brighten your view with a Promise Garden window cling

February 21, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

We’re moving forward with plans to host the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in person again this fall, and we’re excited to kick off the 2021 Walk season with an extra special challenge! As we look forward to spring, brighten your view with a Walk window cling! For the next month, Feb. 21 – […]

All Paws in to ENDALZ

February 16, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

“Dad loved fishing,” shares Brenda Childs of Durham, NC. “He was one of nine children, so we had a large extended family. When we were younger, many of us would go to Myrtle Beach pier fishing together each October.” In addition to fishing, Brenda’s father, Jack Hodges, enjoyed spending the days working in his garden and […]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Season Kicks Off With A Party

February 8, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Interested in volunteer opportunities in the Triangle area? Consider joining our Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Triangle Planning Committee! Learn more about how best to utilize your skills with sponsorship, team recruitment, team retention, logistics, & marketing by joining us for our virtual Triangle Volunteer Kickoff party. Wednesday, February 175:30- 6:30 PMRSVP: http://bit.ly/TriangleRSVPZoom and phone details for meeting will be […]

Two Walk to End Alzheimer’s Events in N.C. Ranked Among Top 30 Walks Nationwide

February 1, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

The Alzheimer’s Association has announced that two walks in North Carolina have ranked among the top 30 walk events nationwide. The 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Charlotte has been ranked No. 17 and the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) has been ranked No. 29. Despite the fundraising hurdles that befell most nonprofits this […]