Don’t miss this opportunity to do something extraordinary in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease right here in North Carolina. As our season wraps up at the end of August, we’re so close to our $450,000 North Carolina goal for The Longest Day with only $2,000 to go! A group of anonymous donors have generously […]
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“You could live either another twenty minutes or another twenty years. We just don’t know,” stated the neurologist in a matter of fact tone to Donald Cameron about two years ago in a Vermont exam room. He sat in the office alone trying to absorb what he had just heard while his two daughters and then-wife […]
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The day with the most light is the day we fight! Leading up to and culminating on The Longest Day – the summer solstice, thousands of participants from across the world will come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, they will use their creativity and passion to […]
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Grief over the death of a loved one doesn’t just go away one day. You don’t wake up suddenly, however many moons later, and think ‘Well gosh, I’m no longer bothered by this hole in my heart.’ Oddly, grief is comparable to the journey of living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias: ‘good days and bad […]
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Beatrice Kirby not only understood the importance of community – she was a trailblazer and leader among hers in Winston-Salem right up until her late 70’s. Born in 1913, she was the first in her family to go to college. She was involved through her roles as a teacher and daughter of a pastor and […]
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It’s time to get started! Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re a seasoned pro, we invite you to join us to kick off this year’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Connect with other Team Captains, learn about our fundraising tools and get motivated to have the best year ever! RSVP today for […]
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Alzheimer’s disease affects over 17 million Americans who are either living with the disease or caring for a loved one. In 2023, Alzheimer’s disease will cost our nation $345 Billion. Purple Sunday is an opportunity for houses of worship to begin conversations about Alzheimer’s disease, to shine a light on the disease, dementia, and caregiving. Put […]
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One family’s journey through Alzheimer’s — together. “A little bit crazy, a little bit loud and a whole lot of love” is how the Saltz family best describes themselves. Members of their Saltz family participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the first time on September 24, 2022. This date is significant in that […]
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A self-described daddy’s girl, Charlie Laird jokes her father really wanted a boy but upon learning that his first child was a daughter, he still wanted to proceed with the plan to continue the Charlie name in the family. Charlie’s petite frame, sweet demeanor, and smile is no stranger to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, […]
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A report on the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) by Jill Disney, a staff research champion for NC, SC & GA. AAIC 2023 may be over, but there is so much hope and excitement to take from the research presented this year. More than 10,000 attendees from around the world participated in-person in Amsterdam […]
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