On August 16, 2011, Linda Liotti climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in tribute to her Mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 7 years ago. She has surpassed her fundraising goal and has raised $25,333.00 for the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent!
On August 16, 2011, Linda Liotti summited Mount Kilimanjaro!
Linda climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in tribute to her Mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 7 years ago.
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Larry King's CNN Alzheimer's Special Talks with Celebrities Touched by the Disease
AP/The Huffington Post
New York -- In his first CNN special since stepping down from his nightly talk show, Larry King visits with people affected by Alzheimer's disease. King's special, "Unthinkable: The Alzheimer's Epidemic," aired Sunday May 1, 2011 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on CNN. It featured interviews with several celebrities touched by the disease, including Maria Shriver, whose father Sargent Shriver had it, and actor Seth Rogen. The mother of Rogen's fiancee was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 55, and he wanted to talk about it to make clear that not only seniors are affected.
The Alzheimer Society can now accept the following for payments, donations, etc.:
The first wave of Canadian baby boomers turns 65 this year. Although age is the single largest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, a new Alzheimer Society study reveals this group is unprepared. Click here to read more.
The Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent is now on Facebook!
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The Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent is currently seeking persons who are interested in futhering our mission, "To improve the quality of life of people affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias through superior programs and research" through a volunteer role as a BOARD MEMBER.
