The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter announced today the addition of Kelly Stoner to its Asheville office. In her role as Manager of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, she will manage the Walk events in Asheville, Henderson County, North Wilkesboro and Hickory.

Before joining the organization, Stoner worked as a brand engagement coordinator for Resort Hospitality Solutions and as a marketing and event manager at Sensibilities Day Spa. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the State University of New York at Oswego.

“We are pleased to welcome Kelly [Stoner] to our team,” said Katherine L. Lambert, CEO of the Western Carolina Chapter. “Her rich experience in development, event coordination, community relations and customer service will serve our efforts well.”

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Additional Facts and Figures: (http://www.alz.org/facts/)

• Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the US.
• 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.