Everyone’s Invited to The Longest Day Kickoff Party

New Year – New Light – New Hope – New Commitment to #ENDALZ! Chances are you’ve been impacted by Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia or know someone who has. For that important reason, we’d love for you to make 2024 the year you join the fight and make a new commitment to ENDALZ!  The […]

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2024 Charlotte Memory Gala – Save the Date

Join other influential community and business leaders and enjoy a wonderful event to celebrate the lives of loved ones impacted by dementia and raise funds to underwrite the Alzheimer’s Association’s support, education, advocacy and research initiatives.  You will enjoy an elegant, black-tie optional evening at uptown’s The Westin Charlotte that features a welcome reception, seated dinner, powerful […]

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Warm Holiday Wishes from North Carolina Staff

What an extraordinary year! On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina — our dedicated volunteers, staff, and the Alzheimer’s community in our amazing state, we want to extend our sincerest holiday greetings to you. Thank each and every one of you for all that you have done to support us as we continue our […]

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Finish Line is in Sight for Walk to End Alzheimer’s in N.C.

It has been an incredible year for our Walk to End Alzheimer’s events in North Carolina. Nearly 11,000 people have helped us raise $2.8 million so far! AND of our 17 walks across the state, 12 of them have already surpassed goal, even though we are still fundraising through the end of the year. Not […]

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Alzheimer’s Association Chosen for Radiothon on Dec. 7

The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is honored to have been selected as the 2023 beneficiary of Country 103.7’s annual Secret Santa Radiothon as part of the Beasley Best Day of Giving. On Thursday, December 7 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the on-air team at Country 103.7 will be raising funds for the […]

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GivingTuesday 2023: Ways to Give

In response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. GivingTuesday is a day for families, businesses, communities and others to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and GIVE. The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to partner nationally with GivingTuesday […]

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North Carolina Community — We Are Grateful For You

On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina — our Board of Directors, staff, and the Alzheimer’s community in our noble state, we want to wish you and yours well this Thanksgiving. We hope the essence of this season provides a time to reflect upon all for which we are are grateful. Those of us […]

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Luminary Ceremony Honoring Those Impacted by Alzheimer’s

All are invited to join us for a special luminary lighting ceremony on the longest night of the year – the winter solstice. We’ll gather to hear from a few friends, enjoy a musical performance and shine a light in honor of a special person in your life who has been impacted by dementia. Bring […]

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NORTH CAROLINA GRANTS AMONG ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MILESTONE OF $100 MILLION INVESTED IN RESEARCH IN 2023

– Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding ––  In North Carolina, six grants have been awarded to advance research efforts –   The Alzheimer’s Association today announces a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding in […]

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HIGHLIGHTING UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS DURING NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

Alzheimer’s Association offers guidance to the 369,000 Alzheimer’s caregivers in North Carolina During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Western Carolina Chapter are highlighting the unique challenges facing Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers and urging caregivers to take care of their own health. […]

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