The Chapter enjoyed a busy and productive Spring!
Our 2nd “For Those We Love” Jazz Benefit Concert on
April 22nd was a sizzling success, and
on May 8th, Lisa Genova, New York Times best-selling
author of Still Alice, was the keynote speaker at our
9th Annual Early-Stage Forum. Each
year we recognize volunteers who give of their time
and talents — and this year was no exception. On
May 14th, staff and volunteers gathered at MoMA for a
fascinating tour of the painting and sculpture galleries
followed by a lovely reception (more to follow in our
fall newsletter).
As we head into Summer, stay tuned for research
updates from the Alzheimer’s Association
International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease
(ICAD), this year from July 11–16 in Vienna, Austria.
Thousands of researchers from all corners of the
globe will share research breakthroughs. Visit
www.alz.org for the latest reports. You will also
find information on how you can help in the science
of Alzheimer’s by participating in a research study
— whether you have a memory impairment or not
— there is a study for you.
Join us for Memory Walk 2009! For the 1st time in
our history, we will have 2 Walks — on August 9th
with the Brooklyn Cyclones at KeySpan Park in Coney
Island and on October 25th for our annual Fall Walk
at Riverside Park. Register for one or both and help
us spread the word. Memory Walk is our city-wide
public awareness and fundraising event. Proceeds
from Memory Walk will help us continue to provide
programs and services without charge to all those in
our NYC community affected by Alzheimer’s disease
and other dementias. Register, start a team and
donate
at www.alznyc.org/memorywalk.
Another Chapter 1st is our Alzheimer’s
Awareness Night with the Staten Island
Yankees on Thursday, September 3rd at
7:00 pm. Tickets will include an all-youcan-
eat ballpark dinner, a baseball cap,
games for the kids, and a post-game
fireworks show.
If you would like to support the Chapter by hosting
an event or have an idea for a future event, please
contact me at 646-744-2906 or ssugarman@alznyc.org.
As always, if you have any newsletter comments or
ideas, please send them to my attention by e-mail or
at the address on the back cover.
— Susan Sugarman
Vice President,
Director of Marketing,
Communications & Events
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