On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina — including our dedicated volunteers, staff, and the entire Alzheimer’s community in our wonderful state — we send you our heartfelt holiday greetings. Your unwavering support has been invaluable as we strive to lead the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. Together, we are accelerating […]
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Thank you so much for being a part of Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall! We’re not turning the page on 2024 yet! As the end of the year approaches, we are celebrating our walk achievements and continuing to push toward our statewide fundraising goal of $3 million. We are so close to this milestone goal, and […]
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With the hustle and bustle of the season, we’d like to take some time on December 21 — the winter solstice — to shine our lights together to honor caregivers, those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and those we’ve lost to the disease. Our luminaries are a reminder that working together, we […]
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As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of community, compassion, and giving. This GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more […]
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During this season of Thanksgiving, we at the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible community. This season of thankfulness is a perfect time to reflect on the many blessings we share and the profound impact of your support. We at the Alzheimer’s Association know well the generosity […]
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From September through November, we hold 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the state, uniting communities with a common goal – to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day event, fundraising is a year-round effort. To help maintain momentum after the Walk, here are some ideas to continue raising funds towards your personal […]
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Duplin Winery is the oldest winery in the South and a well-known place to visit in the state. The Fussell family has been making wine in Rose Hill, NC since 1976, when David Fussell, Sr. and his brother Dan founded Duplin Winery. Today, the winery is owned and managed by four generations of the Fussell family, […]
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The colors of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden flowers symbolize the shared experiences of those affected by Alzheimer’s. They offer a way for people to connect and feel part of a community that understands the challenges of living with the disease, supporting a loved one, or grieving a loss. For Jennifer Green, this […]
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When Lee Ann Luman of Hickory looks back on her childhood, she feels tremendously proud of her mother, Winifred Thurkill. Life wasn’t always easy, but her mother provided Lee Ann and her sister Becky with an idyllic childhood, instilling faith-based values and a strong work ethic to serve others that both sisters uphold today. When […]
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“Imagine: You can’t remember your own child’s name, or even your own name. You can’t express your need to use the restroom or even explain that your chest hurts,” begins Tommy Macon of Fayetteville, NC. “This is the daily reality for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.” For Tommy’s family, this wasn’t just a […]
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