About a decade ago, Joyce Gottlieb began noticing changes in her mother, Bessie Ledbetter — a former English professor at Johnson C. Smith University. The signs became clearer when Joyce discovered a stack of legal pads at her mother’s house, filled with notes referencing Alzheimer’s disease. “I think my mom knew something was wrong,” Joyce […]
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The Story Behind The Fresh Market’s Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association® When Meredith Barnes walks into her office at the headquarters of The Fresh Market in Greensboro, she sees a shelf of awards the company has earned from the Alzheimer’s Association for its years of fundraising and partnership. For Meredith, this commitment is rooted in […]
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For nearly seven years, Annie Benn and her family cared for her father, David Roseman, as he lived with Alzheimer’s disease — and through it all, love, humor and connection never left their family. “Caring for him was truly one of the greatest honors of my life,” Annie says. It wasn’t easy. But even in […]
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May is here and it’s a great time to turn your passion into hope. This month, we’re inviting you to keep doing what you love — arts, hiking, pickleball, gardening, mahjong, exercise, spending time with friends — and raise $100 or more to support the Alzheimer’s Association. How it works: Raise $100 or more in […]
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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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There are more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 210,500 in North Carolina. But thanks to growing momentum in Alzheimer’s research and treatments, we have more hope than ever before! Findings from the U.S. POINTER Study show that healthy lifestyle habits like physical activity, social connection and heart healthy behaviors can help support […]
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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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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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