Do What You Love. Prove that Love Conquers ALZ.

January 23, 2026.Reading time 3 minutes.

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, […]

Love Conquers ALZ tour is hitting the road across NC

January 14, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

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 […]

Join us for the Do What You Love to End ALZ kickoff party

January 8, 2026.Reading time 2 minutes.

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 […]

North Carolina Do What You Love to End ALZ campaign places in Top 10 among the organization nationwide

January 5, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

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 […]

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month activities across N.C. this June

May 26, 2025.Reading time 17 minutes.

Learn about … This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina and Western Carolina Chapters are encouraging North Carolinians to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are more than 7 million people age 65 and older in the United States living with Alzheimer’s, including nearly 211,000 […]

Company hosts annual community event to honor families they serve

May 2, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

RAMONA HOLLOWAY – National Volunteer Week 2025 Spotlight

April 17, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

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 […]

DAVID HENSLEY – National Volunteer Week 2025 Spotlight

April 17, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

MONA WILES – National Volunteer Week 2025 Spotlight

April 17, 2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

KATHERINE SLATE – National Volunteer Week 2025 Spotlight

April 17, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.