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