The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is partnering with Blumenthal Arts for an Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at the May 20 performance of The Notebook The Musical, 7:00 p.m. at Belk Theater. Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook The Musical tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from […]
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More than 250 guests attended the 9th annual Charlotte Memory Gala on Saturday, May 2, raising over $650,000 for Alzheimer’s research, education and quality care through the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter. Chaired by Wes & Allison Misson, the 2026 Memory Gala was held at The Westin Charlotte and featured a live and silent […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association will host its annual Charlotte Memory Gala on Saturday, May 2, but you don’t have to wait to peruse the silent auction offerings. The silent auction is open to everyone who would like to support the mission to #ENDALZ! Bidding is now open online and will close on Saturday, May 2 at […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association will host its annual Charlotte Memory Gala on Saturday, May 2, from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. at The Westin Charlotte (601 S. College Street) to benefit Alzheimer’s research, risk reduction, early detection, education and quality care for the more than 210,000 North Carolinians currently living with the disease and their 373,000 caregivers. […]
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The youngest of three boys, Wes Misson always turned to his mother, Judy, for inspiration and guidance. She was his biggest supporter, and her family adored her. “My mom was my everything,” Wes recalled. In 2004, when Wes set out for his first year of law school at The Ohio State University Moritz College of […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association has announced that Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Charlotte ranked No. 19 among its 2025 Top 30 Walks in the nation! Among over 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte has reached a new milestone. In 2025, over 2,100 participants raised an incredible $949,544 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support, […]
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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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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Pete Bradham of Charlotte, N.C. first became aware of Alzheimer’s when he was 13 years old. His grandfather’s vibrant and fun personality was slowly fading away due to the disease. Then he watched his own father Rodney become incredibly anxious about one day having Alzheimer’s, just like his dad. At the time, the family just […]
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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 […]
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