The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will be hosting an expo for the public to learn more about its two signature fundraising events to support the organization’s mission. The 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day Expo will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to Noon at WCU-Asheville located at 28 Schenck Parkway in Biltmore Park Town Square.
Attendees will have a chance to hear from top team captains, get equipped with valuable resources and materials, and network with other supporters from their area. This event is also a great opportunity for those unfamiliar with the Alzheimer’s Association to learn more. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend the event, but RSVPs are encouraged by registering online at tinyurl.com/WalkTLDExpo20. For questions or more information, email hwlitaker@alz.org or call 828-398-5780.
“We encourage local residents of the Mountain Region of North Carolina to join us in making The Longest Day and Walk seasons our biggest yet,” said Katherine L. Lambert, CEO of the Western Carolina Chapter. “Our expo is a great opportunity to learn about these signature fundraisers and how to get involved in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.”
Additional Facts and Figures: (http://www.alz.org/facts/)
- Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.
- Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s.
- An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with the disease, including 170,000 North Carolina residents, are living with Alzheimer’s, a number estimated to grow to as many as 14 million by year 2050.
- More than 16 million family and friends, including 473,000 in North Carolina, provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in the United States.
- In 2018, friends and family of those with Alzheimer’s in North Carolina provided an estimated 538 million hours of unpaid care, a contribution valued at $6.8 billion.
About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.
About the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter:
The Western Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in 49 central and western North Carolina counties. We provide a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, and MedicAlert®. We offer opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease or the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, visit www.alz.org/northcarolina or call (800) 272-3900. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
