Ed Royall, CPA, to Chair Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston
February 7, 2025
Ed Royall, CPA, is joining the Alzheimer’s Association as the Executive Event Chair of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston, SC. Royall, who is a partner at Brown Hiers Kinder, LLC, will serve as the volunteer leader of the local Walk, working with Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers to ensure its success.
“My dad, David Royall, was an awesome guy. We lost him to Frontotemporal Dementia in 2024,” said Royall. “For my sisters and me, getting involved with Walk to End Alzheimer’s is something that we can do in his honor and for his legacy.”
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Plans are underway for this fall’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston, presented locally by South Carolina Federal Credit Union. Details will be announced soon.
“This is a pivotal moment. Given the enormous prevalence of dementia, if you haven’t been impacted yet, you probably will be,” Royall said. “By getting involved with Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Lowcountry community can play a big role in fueling the next scientific breakthrough and supporting families who are facing dementia right now.”
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In South Carolina there are more than 112,500 people living with the disease and 219,000 caregivers.
“We are so grateful to Ed for committing his time, passion and expertise to advance the fight against Alzheimer’s and all dementia,” said Briana Baynard, Alzheimer’s Association staff partner for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charleston, SC. “With new treatments emerging and more promising prospects on the horizon, now is our moment to keep the momentum going here in the Lowcountry. Under Ed’s volunteer leadership, we know that we’ll reach more people and new heights in 2025.”
Volunteers are at the heart of every Walk to End Alzheimer’s, driving the event’s growth in participation and revenue in support of the Association’s mission. Interested volunteers may visit act.alz.org/charlestonwalk to learn about opportunities – which range from the event planning committee to on-site assistance on Walk day – and submit an interest form.
Local sponsors of Walk to End Alzheimer’s also have a unique opportunity to impact the success of the event while displaying commitment to the local community. The Alzheimer’s Association offers mutually beneficial sponsorship packages that feature a wide range of benefits for participating companies and organizations. Many sponsors take their commitment one step further by organizing a team to walk and raise awareness. Those who wish to learn more may contact Baynard at [email protected].
To start a Walk team and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, register online at alz.org/walk.
The Association also offers free awareness and educational presentations for workplaces and community groups, which can be requested online at alz.org/sc.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
