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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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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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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From September through November, 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events bring communities together across North Carolina with one powerful mission: to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day celebration, our commitment to fundraising continues all year long. To help you keep the momentum going, here are some creative ways to raise funds toward your […]
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By Sarah Osment Alzheimer’s has woven itself into the fabric of June Lederle’s family story – touching generations and reshaping lives. Her daughter-in-law, Ellen, lost her mother to the disease. Ellen’s oldest sister was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at 58. Then, in 2019, June’s own daughter, Cathie, received the same diagnosis – at the very […]
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When you hear the nickname “Jazzy Jan,” you can’t help but smile. It evokes energy, warmth, and a spark of joy – all of which perfectly describe the woman behind the name. Jan Codd was a vibrant soul, a beloved mother, and an elementary school teacher whose love for children never dimmed, even as Alzheimer’s […]
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For Walter Nowicki, the earliest sign of his mother’s cognitive decline came during a cherished family ritual: playing cards. His parents, lifelong New Jersey residents, loved poker and blackjack. Every visit to Winston-Salem, NC with their grandsons, Robert and Michael, began with a deck of cards and a game for pennies. “It was a ritual,” […]
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By Sarah Osment Brian Garrison’s parents, Allen and Linda, had lived in his childhood home in Morganton, North Carolina, since he and his brother, Keith, were young. “They were first loves in a faithful marriage of 53 years,” said Brian. His dad was called to serve in Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart. When […]
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When Janet Long’s mother, Elaine, began showing signs of memory loss, it was easy to chalk it up to aging. Janet’s father was battling cancer so they were preoccupied with his care. Following his passing, they noticed that Elaine’s occasional lapses were turning into more frequent confusion, and she was getting lost on familiar routes. […]
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Lynn lost both her parents to Alzheimer’s disease, leaving only her and her brother, Joe. But just a few years after their mother passed, Joe received the same devastating diagnosis. Once again, Lynn found herself on another Alzheimer’s journey—what she describes as “losing your family before you lose them.” Her commitment to raising funds to […]
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