Mark April 12 – 18 on your calendar now — you won’t want to miss this opportunity to make a significant impact with just a few minutes each day! No matter where you live in North Carolina, Advocacy Engagement Week is your chance to raise awareness among federal and state legislators, ask for their 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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February may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s plenty of time to make a big impact for Walk to End Alzheimer’s® 2026. Now’s the time to zip into action! Gear up for the year ahead with a NEW fundraising challenge, which runs February 1-28 for registrants at all North Carolina Walk locations. […]
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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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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 […]
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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 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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As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the power of community, compassion, and giving. This GivingTuesday – December 2 – we invite you to stand with us in the fight to improve brain health for all, and end Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Need Is Greater Than Ever Today, more than 7 million […]
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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 […]
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