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Local reporters have followed the Charlotte Baker Memorial Fund from its first fundraiser. Here's what they've shared.
Charlotte Baker Memorial Fundraiser helps ALS families in eastern N.C.
The fund honors the late Charlotte Baker. During her journey, her husband Joe Baker saw firsthand the challenges ALS brings to a family.
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Local organization raises money to support ALS patients
One organization in the east is raising funds to support ALS patients and their families. It started in September 2021.
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Charlotte Baker Memorial Fund Weekend to feature multiple events
A weekend of events, September 27th to 29th, designed to raise funds and awareness for individuals living with ALS.
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New nonprofit to honor the memory of long-time Pink Hill business owner, Charlotte Baker
Charlotte Baker was a lifetime Duplin County resident and Pink Hill business owner who was diagnosed with ALS in 2018.
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