Fundraising and Special Events

Minds Matter Fundraiser (Rotary Club of Charlotte, NC)

The Rotary Club of Charlotte (NC) in District 7680 presented Minds Matter, a fundraiser to support cutting-edge Alzheimer's research through The CART Fund!

The event was held Thurs, April 24, at The Village at Morehead and included presentations on brain health, movement (including cha cha dance lessons) and healthy eating habits.

For more information, visit www.charlotterotary.org.
 


2025 Annual Meeting - Registration is OPEN!

2025 Annual Meeting of The CART Fund "Thirty Years of Service" Celebration at Hilton Charlotte Airport (2800 Coliseum Centre Dr), Charlotte, NC

THURSDAY, June 12 (5:30-6:30pm): We are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The CART Fund with a special reception being underwritten by generous sponsors. The event is open to anyone who would like to attend at no charge, but registration is required.  All guests will receive a special commemorative gift in honor of the 30th Anniversary Celebration.   Group dinners with this year's researchers ("Dutch treat") will be held at local restaurants immediately following.  Business/Rotary attire

FRIDAY, June 13 (10am-3pm): A record $2 million in grants will be awarded in 2025, and we will introduce the six researchers who were selected for funding.  The event will include special guest speakers and a panel discussion about Alzheimer's research. The cost to attend the Annual Meeting is $50 per person and includes lunch. Payment must be made in advance through DACdb. Special registration links are available for non-Rotarians or they can be added as guests to Rotarian registrations. 

The event will be streamed online for FREE for anyone who cannot attend in person but wants to hear from our researchers, with a zoom link provided the day before.  The "Annual Meeting" of the Board of Directors will be held 8:30-9:30am immediately prior to the regular meeting.    Business/Rotary attire

Special thanks to our sponsors: District 7680 Governor Kevin Kendrick, CART President Carol Burdette, Rotary Club of Anderson (SC), Rotary Club of Sumter (SC), Denver Downs Farm, Fit Realty, Gary Everhart (Thrivent Financial) and Your Health.