For many, getting involved with the Alzheimer’s Association begins with a desire to help others. For Lindsay Almeida, it began with the courage to face her own loss. When Lindsay’s father, Charlie, was diagnosed with younger‑onset Alzheimer’s at just 56, her family began an eight‑year journey shaped by heartbreak, uncertainty and resilience. At the time, […]
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Let what you love become a source of hope for families facing Alzheimer’s. Do What You Love to End ALZ™ makes it easy to make a difference. Your passion can inspire others, honor those touched by Alzheimer’s, and bring hope to families across North Carolina. Whether you bake, paint, hike, exercise, or gather friends together, […]
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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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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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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In the midst of this holiday season and the end of the year in sight, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you – our supporters, volunteers, researchers and partners. The year has brought even more hope and progress in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementia and we owe that […]
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