The
2008
Alzheimer's
Association Rita
Hayworth Gala
underwritten by
Rolex Watch USA.
The cocktail
reception was
held at the studio
of Naeem Khan in New
York City on
Wednesday, September
17th and was
a grand success.
Since its creation
in 1984 by Princess
Yasmin Aga Khan, the
Alzheimer's
Association Rita
Hayworth gala has
become the premiere
event of the New
York fall season.
The New York and
Chicago Rita
Hayworth Galas have
raised more than $50
million for vital
research and
essential support
programs and
services continuing
to pursue the goal
of a world without
Alzheimer's.
This years gala,
which takes place
on October 28th at
the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City will be an unforgettable
extravaganza, so be
sure to make your
reservation now to
ensure you're there
to share in all the
excitement, glamour
and "sparkle"!
The Alzheimer's
Association is the
leading voluntary
health organization
in Alzheimer care,
support and
research. Since
1982, the
Association has
committed
more than $220 million to best-of-field research
proposals for Alzheimer's disease. For more then 28 years, the
Association has
provided reliable
information and care
consultation;
created supportive
services for
families; increased
funding for dementia
research; and
influenced public
policy changes.
For more information
regarding the gala
please call the Gala
Benefit Office at 212
843 1712 or e-mail