Walk Madness rebounds across North Carolina

March Madness isn’t just for basketball. We’re joining the competitive spirit of the season with our popular Walk Madness! The brackets are set and our 17 NC Walk to End Alzheimer’s events are ready to play! During this 4-week challenge (March 3 – 30), you can help your area event compete for the ultimate bragging […]

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North Carolina Walk featured in new Walk to End Alzheimer’s campaign

The unveiling of the new Walk to End Alzheimer’s promotional campaign not only comes with a new look and theme, but features participants from a Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event in North Carolina! With last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Triangle in Raleigh, N.C. as the backdrop for our new digital and print campaign […]

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charlotte Again Ranks Among Top 30 Walks Nationwide

The Alzheimer’s Association announced that its 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Charlotte has been ranked No. 24 in the nation out of the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Top 30 Walks. The Charlotte fundraiser has been included in this top ranking since 2016 and is the largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and other dementia awareness, care, support […]

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Hats off to Walk to End Alzheimer’s team captains

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. We have 17 Walks across North Carolina that take place from September – November, but it’s never too early to […]

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Get a special 2025 calendar featuring North Carolina’s Walk season 

Thank you so much for being a part of Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall! We’re not turning the page on 2024 yet! As the end of the year approaches, we are celebrating our walk achievements and continuing to push toward our statewide fundraising goal of $3 million. We are so close to this milestone goal, and […]

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Beyond the Walk: Creative ways to continue supporting the fight to #ENDALZ

From September through November, we hold 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the state, uniting communities with a common goal – to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day event, fundraising is a year-round effort. To help maintain momentum after the Walk, here are some ideas to continue raising funds towards your personal […]

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Turning grief into wine: A family’s tribute

Duplin Winery is the oldest winery in the South and a well-known place to visit in the state. The Fussell family has been making wine in Rose Hill, NC since 1976, when David Fussell, Sr. and his brother Dan founded Duplin Winery. Today, the winery is owned and managed by four generations of the Fussell family, […]

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I love you on a piece of paper

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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A kaleidoscope of yellow butterflies

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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Do what you can, while you can, because you can

“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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