The annual Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth gala if one of New York City's most prestigious and successful fundraising events.  Over the past 24 years, the Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth galas in New York and Chicago have raised more the $50 million for Alzheimer's Association care, support and research programs.  Princess Yasmin Aga Khan established the Gala in memory of her mother, Rita Hayworth, who lived with the disease for many years before her death. In 2008, the New York Rita Hayworth gala raised more than $2 million.

Muffie Potter Aston is the Rita Hayworth award recipient, Lonnie Wollin, Esq. is the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and John Margo, Andrea and John Jr. Catsimatidis
are the recipient of the family Philanthropy Award.  Alexandra Lebenthal is the Gala Co-Chair, and Rolex Watch USA, Inc. is underwriting the Gala.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.  Their 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.  Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's.

For more information about Alzheimer's disease, please visit:
www.alz.org or call 1-800-272-3900

For Gala ticket information please contact the Gala Benefit Office at 212-843-1712, fax:212-843-1730 or e-mail:
alz@hgnyc.com