Inaugural National Alzheimer's Association Giving Week Launches April 23

Fairfield County, CT - Beginning Monday, April 23, 2018, the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter invites the community to participate in the first-ever National Alzheimer's Association Giving Week - a special week of giving to help fight Alzheimer's disease. Support received during this giving opportunity helps advance disease care, support and research.  

During the inaugural National Alzheimer's Association Giving Week, Connecticut residents can support the Connecticut Chapter in three ways. Tickets are currently available for purchase ($400 each) to attend the upcoming Celebrating Hope fundraiser to be held at the Riverside Yacht Club on Friday, May 11. For those who cannot attend the event, individuals can support the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the Kota Mohegan Sun Golden Ticket Raffle ($100 per bar/ticket, winner need not be present) and by making donations. Proceeds will benefit the 77,000 Connecticut residents living with Alzheimer's disease and their 178,000 caregivers.

The National Alzheimer's Association Giving Week is a virtual campaign. For more information on ways to support the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, visit the Celebrating Hope 2018 event page at https://www.501auctions.com/celebratinghope or call (860) 828.2828.

The National Alzheimer's Association Giving Week begins on Monday, April 23rd and ends on Friday, April 27, 2018.

The Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter is the primary source of information and support to the thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. With offices across the state in Norwalk, Norwich, Winsted, Hamden and the main office in Southington, the organization offers 24/7 Helpline support 1.800.272.3900, family training seminars, care consultations, Safe Return training, support groups and educational programs for both healthcare professionals and caregivers. The Chapter has influenced public policy changes and has provided support to Alzheimer's and dementia research in the hope of finding a cure. For additional information, visit alz.org/ct.

 

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