A new year brings new opportunities, and there’s no better way to start it than by doing what you love for those you love. Following the energy of our virtual Do What You Love to End ALZ™ (formerly The Longest Day) Kickoff Party, the Love Conquers ALZ Tour takes the celebration on the road for […]
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Lynn lost both her parents to Alzheimer’s disease, leaving only her and her brother, Joe. But just a few years after their mother passed, Joe received the same devastating diagnosis. Once again, Lynn found herself on another Alzheimer’s journey—what she describes as “losing your family before you lose them.” Her commitment to raising funds to […]
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We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers for giving their time to better the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Our volunteers are truly the heart of the Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina. In honor of National Volunteer Week 2025, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Western Carolina Chapter each […]
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You feel a sense of peace when you speak with Vikki Silverman. Her soothing voice, optimism, and smile do not reveal the significant challenges she’s faced, which could easily wear someone down. Instead, Vikki looks forward, committed to creating a world where Alzheimer’s and other dementias no longer impact her family. She and her family […]
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“Walk isn’t just an event, it’s a movement,” shares Kevin McRae of Asheville, North Carolina. “When I heard someone use that phrase during one of our recent Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee meetings, it really struck a chord with me.” Kevin’s father Harold ‘Corky’ McRae sadly succumbed to the disease in 2017, and their family […]
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