News Release: Washington Monuments Luncheon





Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area to hold 8th Annual Washington Monuments Luncheon in November

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   August 16, 2001

(FAIRFAX)---Wilhelmina Holladay, long-time Washington, DC resident, philanthropist and successful businessperson will be the honoree and featured speaker when the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area holds its 8th Annual Washington Monuments Luncheon, Memories Lost and Found: The Search for a Cure, on Tuesday, November 13 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Ms. Holladay, founder of The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, will share her memories of Washington, DC in earlier times, to benefit those whose memories are lost --- individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Ms. Holladay will be joined by another distinguished speaker, Dr. Paul Aisen, Professor of Neurology and Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, who will provide an update on the exciting advances in Alzheimer's disease research. Dr. Aisen directs the Memory Disorders Program, which is conducting a number of clinical trials to develop better treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Arch Campbell, NBC4's Emmy-Award-winning entertainment reporter and movie critic, will emcee this signature event.

Kathleen Petitt of Bethesda chairs this year's event, while Washingtonian Austin Kiplinger, Chairman of the Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. and a 1995 "Monument", is honorary chair.

More than 250 leaders from the social, civic, political and business communities will participate in this November benefit luncheon, which takes place during National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. The event also features a reception and silent auction.

The Washington Monuments Luncheon raises money to support the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter's programs and services. The Chapter is the region's primary support network and information resource for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and is here to help the estimated 350,000 people impacted by Alzheimer's disease, including those diagnosed, their families and caregivers in Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Washington, DC.

Journalist Paul Duke and Phillips Collection Chair Laughlin Phillips were last year's honorees. Other past "Monuments" have included NBC's Willard Scott, columnist Carl Rowan, Edmund S. Muskie, Helen Thomas, Dr. Marjorie Parker, Mark Russell, Elizabeth Campbell, former Mayor Walter Washington, Mrs. Jefferson Patterson, William Raspberry, Marianne Means, Eddie Gallaher, Letitia Baldridge, Dr. James H. Billington and Patrick Hayes.

Tickets for the November event are $100 per person. Corporate sponsorship opportunities also available. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Kelly Meltzer at the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area, toll-free (866) 259-0042, ext. 118.

Contact: Lisa Dunn
Public Relations Manager
National Capital Area
PHONE (866) 259-0042
FAX (703) 359-4441
EMAIL [email protected]

© 1997 - 2001 Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area. All rights reserved.


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