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ADVISORY/Maureen Reagan to Deliver Keynote Address at Los Angeles Times' Festival of Health; Actor David Hyde Pierce to Give Special Introduction.


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ADVISORY...for Saturday Saturday: see week; Sabbath.  (Sept. 16)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:    Maureen Reagan, national honorary chairperson for the
        Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk fundraiser, nationally
        recognized lecturer, political analyst and Alzheimer's health
        care advocate, will deliver the keynote address at the
        Los Angeles Times Festival of Health.

        Reagan, whose father, former President Ronald Reagan, was
        diagnosed with the disease in 1994, is relentless in her
        fight against the disease. As a Memory Walk national honorary
        chairperson and board member of the Alzheimer's Association,
        Maureen Reagan travels the country speaking out for early
        intervention and has testified several times before Congress
        to advocate for more federal funding for Alzheimer's research.

        David Hyde Pierce, co-star of the hit series "Frasier," will
        introduce Reagan. Hyde Pierce is a spokesman for the
        Alzheimer's Association and a national honorary chairperson
        for Memory Walk.

WHAT:   The second annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Health, a
        weekend event that will offer the latest information on
        health, fitness and nutrition. Featured will be more than 100
        health experts, more than 35 panel discussions, workshops,
        free on-site services and activities for children. Admission
        is free. On-campus public parking is $5.

WHERE:  University of Southern California, University Park campus Main
        Stage (located in front of the Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial
        Library)

WHEN:   Saturday, Sept. 16
        2:30 to 3:15 p.m.

WHY:    The Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles serves more than
        150,000 people with Alzheimer's disease and their families by
        providing a variety of programs and services. Information
        regarding the Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles and
        available services can be obtained by calling 800/660-1993 or
        by visiting the Web site at www.alzla.org.
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