Are you passionate about supporting the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina? Consider joining a 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® committee! Whether you excel in marketing, connecting with businesses, or rallying your community, your skills can make a significant impact. No matter your schedule or background, there’s a place for you. We need […]
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As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of community, compassion, and giving. This GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more […]
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The colors of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden flowers symbolize the shared experiences of those affected by Alzheimer’s. They offer a way for people to connect and feel part of a community that understands the challenges of living with the disease, supporting a loved one, or grieving a loss. For Jennifer Green, this […]
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When Lee Ann Luman of Hickory looks back on her childhood, she feels tremendously proud of her mother, Winifred Thurkill. Life wasn’t always easy, but her mother provided Lee Ann and her sister Becky with an idyllic childhood, instilling faith-based values and a strong work ethic to serve others that both sisters uphold today. When […]
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“Imagine: You can’t remember your own child’s name, or even your own name. You can’t express your need to use the restroom or even explain that your chest hurts,” begins Tommy Macon of Fayetteville, NC. “This is the daily reality for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.” For Tommy’s family, this wasn’t just a […]
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Entering the Fall season means there are many opportunities for advocates to share their stories with legislators and advance important Alzheimer’s legislation. Read below for updates on Public Policy in North Carolina and ways to get involved. State Advocacy While the NC General Assembly adjourned at the end of June, the Alzheimer’s Association is cultivating […]
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The day with the most light is the day we fight! Leading up to and culminating on The Longest Day – the summer solstice, thousands of participants from across the world will come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, they will use their creativity and passion to […]
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It’s time to get started! Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re a seasoned pro, we invite you to join us to kick off this year’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Connect with other Team Captains, learn about our fundraising tools, pick up Walk supplies and get motivated to help us have the […]
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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 2024, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]
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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 2024, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]
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