More than 210,000 North Carolinians live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 381,000 family members and friends provide care. To address this growing public health challenge, the Alzheimer’s Association is working with state lawmakers to advance policies that improve early detection, diagnosis, care planning and support for those affected by dementia. On January 6, we held a […]
Join other prominent Charlotte area community and business leaders for an evening of powerful impact and hope. Chaired by Allison and Wes Misson, this year’s Memory Gala will include a welcome reception, live and silent auctions, seated dinner, and live music by 5 of a Kind. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on special […]
A new year brings new opportunities—and what better way to start 2026 than by doing what you love for those you love? We’re thrilled to kick off Do What You Love to End ALZ™ (formerly The Longest Day) with you! Whether you’ve participated in the past or are interested to learn more, we invite you […]
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter has earned the No. 9 spot in the nation for the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Top Fundraising Chapters for The Longest Day (now known as Do What You Love to End ALZ ) AND No. 3 nationally for combined fundraising with the Eastern North Carolina Chapter. The Western Carolina […]
The Alzheimer’s Association has elected Charlotte leader and Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter board member, Michael O’Leary to its national Board of Directors. O’Leary joins the 25-member, volunteer governing board in steering the strategic direction of the Association as it carries out its mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other […]
Thanksgiving: a holiday designated to honoring the harvest and all your blessings Every day, all of us at the Alzheimer’s Association see the extraordinary power of community, compassion, and commitment. This season of gratitude offers us a special opportunity to reflect on the incredible impact you have made throughout the year. Thanks to your unwavering […]
From September through November, 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events bring communities together across North Carolina with one powerful mission: to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day celebration, our commitment to fundraising continues all year long. To help you keep the momentum going, here are some creative ways to raise funds toward your […]
By Sarah Osment Alzheimer’s has woven itself into the fabric of June Lederle’s family story – touching generations and reshaping lives. Her daughter-in-law, Ellen, lost her mother to the disease. Ellen’s oldest sister was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at 58. Then, in 2019, June’s own daughter, Cathie, received the same diagnosis – at the very […]
When you hear the nickname “Jazzy Jan,” you can’t help but smile. It evokes energy, warmth, and a spark of joy – all of which perfectly describe the woman behind the name. Jan Codd was a vibrant soul, a beloved mother, and an elementary school teacher whose love for children never dimmed, even as Alzheimer’s […]
For Walter Nowicki, the earliest sign of his mother’s cognitive decline came during a cherished family ritual: playing cards. His parents, lifelong New Jersey residents, loved poker and blackjack. Every visit to Winston-Salem, NC with their grandsons, Robert and Michael, began with a deck of cards and a game for pennies. “It was a ritual,” […]
