The Whirl: A Night to Remember

On Sept. 11, the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina gathered supporters, caregivers and community champions for A Night to Remember, its annual gala. Held at the elegant Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, it was more than a fundraiser — it was a heartfelt celebration of hope, community and the power of coming together to support families facing dementia.

Danny Driscoll, Brent Simpson, Terri Poulsen, Mark Steward, Amanda Bitler,
Gordon Poulsen, Ken Smith

This article originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of WALTER magazine.