The 28th annual Alzheimer’s Association’s NY Rita Hayworth Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel will be a night of “Hollywood Glamour.”
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
New York NY
The 28th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala will raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. With the continued support of our generous family of donors, the Alzheimer’s Association works tirelessly to enhance research, care and support efforts and move toward a brighter future.
We hope you will join us at the 2011 Rita Hayworth Gala as we participate in a glamorous evening of dinner, dancing and renewed hope toward a future free of Alzheimer’s disease.
Underwriting Chair
Stewart Wicht
President & CEO, Rolex Watch USA
Sponsor Chair
Muffie Potter Aston
Auction Co-Chairs
Donna Dixon Aykroyd
Sharon Bush
Susan Hess
Kathy Hilton
Alexandra Lebenthal
Robin Meltzer
Gift Bag Co-Chairs
Chele Upton Chiavacci
Nicole Sexton
National Gala Committee
Niki Cole
Nikki Haskell
Gala Steering Committee
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan
Muffie Potter Aston
Donna Dixon Aykroyd
Cornelia Sharpe Bregman
Sharon Bush
Margo Catsimatidis
Chele Upton Chiavacci
Nancy Corzine
Hilary Dick
Somers Farkas
Nina Garcia
Phyllis George
Deborah Grubman
Nurit Kahane Haase
Michele Herbert
Susan Hess
Laura Hunt
Louise Kornfeld
Alexandra Lebenthal
Patty Smyth McEnroe
Anne Hearst McInerney
Robin Meltzer
Judith Ripka
Nicole Sexton
Liora Sternberg
Andrea Stark
Felicia Taylor
Martha Webster
Led by Founder and General Chair Princess Yasmin Aga Khan along with Gala Chairs Jay & Anne Hearst McInerney; the evening will honor individuals who combat Alzheimer’s disease through their fundraising, care and volunteer efforts. For her outstanding contribution to help end Alzheimer’s Somers Farkas will receive the Rita Hayworth Award.
Since its inception, the New York Rita Hayworth Gala has raised more than $31 million for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. We hope to see you as we carry on the New York Rita Hayworth Gala tradition!
Four individual ticket levels: $5,000, $3,000, $2,500 and $1,250
The Alzheimer’s Association is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID number is 13-3039601.
For additional information or questions call 212.843.1712 or e-mail alz@hgnyc.com.
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel
301 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 355-3000
