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The 2012 Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala
The 29th annual Alzheimer’s Association’s New
York Rita Hayworth Gala will be held Tuesday, October 23,
2012 at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, New York. Alzheimer’s is
the 6th leading cause of death in the United
States and more than 5 million
Americans are living with the disease. With the
continued support of generous donors, the Alzheimer's
Association strives for a world without Alzheimer’s, funding
research that will lead to earlier identification of
Alzheimer’s and therapies that will one day slow or stop the
progression of this fatal disease, all while providing
individuals and families impacted with care and support
resources.
Since the inaugural Rita Hayworth Gala in New York nearly
three decades ago, the New York and Chicago events have
raised more than $57 million to support the Alzheimer’s
Association’s critical care and research programs.
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan established the Gala as a
tribute to her mother, Rita Hayworth, who lived with
Alzheimer’s disease for many years before her death in 1987.
She has remained an active leader, as General Chair of the
Rita Hayworth Galas, inspiring generous financial support
for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Event:
2012
Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala
Benefiting:
Alzheimer’s Association
Location:
Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Time:
6:30pm Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:30pm Award Presentation, Dinner, Dancing &
Entertainment
Champion Award Honorees:
James Keach, Jane Seymour and Trevor Albert - PCH Films
Corporate Award Honorees:
Cigna,
David Cordani,
President and
CEO
General Chair:
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan
Gala Chair:
Robin Meltzer
Underwriting Chair:
Stewart Wicht, President and CEO, Rolex
For Ticket Purchase:
Gala Office, Ph:
(212) 843-1712, Fax: (212) 843-1730 Email:
alz@hgnyc.com
About the Alzheimer’s Association & Rita Hayworth Gala
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health
organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our
mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the
advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and
support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia
through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a
world without Alzheimer’s. For more information about
Alzheimer’s disease, visit
www.alz.org
or call 1-800-272-3900.
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