Fundraising and Special Events

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 the 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. Exact agenda TBA.   Business/Rotary attire

Special thanks to our sponsors: District 7680 Governor Kevin Kendrick, CART President Carol Burdette, Rotary Club of Anderson (SC)

Discounted hotel room block is available at the Hilton Charlotte Airport of $149 per night while space is available and includes complimentary self-parking. Click here to reserve a room. 


Ale for Alzheimer's (Clover SC Rotary Club)

The Rotary Club of Clover (SC) in District 7750 invites you to join them for Ale for Alzheimer's - a fundraiser to support The CART Fund on Thurs, May 15, 2025 at The Vault.