What’s your favorite pastime? Golfing, playing pickleball, playing games, cooking, reading, gardening, playing tennis, biking, hiking? There are so many to choose from! Having a hobby or favorite pastime is important not just for enjoyment, exercise, or socializing, but also for your mental health. The same can be said for the endorphin boost you receive when […]
Read More
March Madness isn’t just for basketball. We’re joining the competitive spirit of the season with our popular Walk Madness! The brackets are set and our 17 NC Walk to End Alzheimer’s events are ready to play! During this 4-week challenge (March 3 – 30), you can help your area event compete for the ultimate bragging […]
Read More
As we kick off the 2025 The Longest Day season, we’re excited to come together to shine a light on a cause that impacts so many. We want you to have all of the tips, tools and resources you need to be successful, so we’re packing up some ALZ swag, resources for The Longest Day, […]
Read More
Nearly 100 volunteer advocates, from 31 counties, representing all regions of the state gathered in Raleigh on February 11 for North Carolina Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day. They urged lawmakers to support better access to early diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s and increased funding for Project C.A.R.E., the only state-funded dementia-specific respite care program. Meeting with 140 legislators […]
Read More
It’s game time, and we need you on Team #ENDALZ! The Longest Day® is a campaign that allows participants to create or take part in a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works best for them. The name represents the day with the most light – the summer solstice – and fighting the […]
Read More
The Alzheimer’s Association announced that its 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Charlotte has been ranked No. 24 in the nation out of the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Top 30 Walks. The Charlotte fundraiser has been included in this top ranking since 2016 and is the largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and other dementia awareness, care, support […]
Read More
What’s your favorite pastime? Golfing, playing pickleball, playing games, cooking, reading, gardening, playing tennis, biking, hiking? There are so many to choose from! Having a hobby or favorite pastime is important not just for enjoyment, exercise, or socializing, but also for your mental health. The same can be said for the endorphin boost you receive when […]
Read More
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter has been ranked No. 8 in the nation out of the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Top Fundraising Chapters for The Longest Day. The Western Carolina Chapter earned another spot among this ranking for the third year in row! Chapter participants in the 2024 The Longest Day season raised an […]
Read More
During the 2025 North Carolina Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, advocates from across the state will gather in Raleigh to discuss two critically important issues with legislators: To learn more about our access to biomarker testing priority, we welcome everyone to join us on Thursday, January 30th at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to dive into one of […]
Read More
The Longest Day® is a campaign that allows participants to create or take part in a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works best for them. The name represents the day with the most light – the summer solstice – and fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s and other dementia. With sports tournaments, card […]
Read More
Alzheimer's Association North Carolina Blog 