“Earth Angels” earn their Halo’s at “Stars and Strides” Fundraising Event October 19th, 2008 at the Italian Center of Stamford Another fundraiser, another great effort, another wonderful success! The "ANGELS FOR ALZHEIMER'S CURE" Committee combined hard work and positive results giving months of their time creating a night not soon to be forgotten!

In 2005 a grassroots group of friends accepted the challenge of founder Angel Dazzo's vision of raising funds for Alzheimer's research and awareness in honor of her mom, Rose Cognetta, an Alzheimer's victim since 2000. They all said "Yes" - as did donors, merchants, entertainers, distributors, printers, graphic designers, the catering facility, etc..

With 240 attendees," Stars and Strides" additional support came from family and friends, Master of Ceremonies comedian Norm Crosby, honored guests Lt. Governor Michael and Mrs. Carol Fedele, key speakers Dr. Stephen Jones, Dir. of Healthy Aging, Greenwich Hospital and Dr. Robert Green, Dir.Boston U. Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Care Center. as well as Trish Clark, Dir. of Alzheimer's Assoc.CT. Chapter, and Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal. A personal video presentation by Leeza Gibbons to the Angels on behalf of their fundraising efforts enhanced the event.

The evening was highlighted with the drawing of the Grand Raffle 1st Prize, $10,000 winner, Mr. and Mrs. Josepeh Valentine and Live Auction winners of the Italy week for 2, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gaglio as well as the many happy winners of so many other auction and Memory Basket raffle winners!

Also annouced were the MVP "Angels for Alz. Cure" Volunteer winners, Louis Loglisci and Vin Rosa for their outstanding computer and technical support during the event preparation! The event memories were photographed throughout the night by Sami Wilson, a great grandaughter of Rose Cognetta, for everyone to enjoy for years to come!

We are grateful to have this opportunity to donate over $80,000 toward Alzheimer’s Research and Awareness ! Please go to Donate Link to find out ways we could all continue to help until a cure is discovered.

Master of Ceremony Norm and Joanie Crosby & Chairperson Angel Dazzo	Honored Guest Lt.Gov. Michael and Mrs. Fedele	Joyce DiCamillo Jazz Quartet

Angels for Alz. Committee

THIS EVENT WAS POSSIBLE THROUGH THE
COMBINED EFFORTS OF
CARING AND GENEROUS COMMUNITY
MERCHANTS AND  SUPPORTER
AND
our Family of “Angels”

Patty Catino              Toni Cice
Annette Cortese         Marie Corderio
Fran DeCarlo             MaryAnne DeFelice
Janet DeLuca             Sandra  DeLeo
Joyce DiCamillo         Jane  Dicine
Roxanne DeCarlo      Cappy Gentile
Donna Franchina       Sharon Feighery
Theresa Gaglio          Michele  Gallo
Patti Griffiths            Richard  Inzitarri
Louis Loglisci            Lydia Maffei
Marge Munger           Anne Perna
Deb & Vin Rosa         Joanne Salvatore
B ill & MaryAnn Santora  Mary Anne DeFelice
Jamie Sherwood          Lucille Sabia
Gloria Sinigugla           MarieTallone
Lynn Vitti                 Jack Dazzo
 
To All  centerpiece donors, Families who donated  Memory Basket, Auction Donors, Grand Raffle Prizes and other caring Donors!  
   Special Thanks to  Alzheimers family members and  caretakers !!

You may soon purchase "Eating Italian" cookbooks at Border's Bookstore on High Ridge Rd, or Cappriccio's Pizza on Bedford Street or order on line on "Eating Italian" with a credit card. .
Please make all checks payable to: Alzheimer’s Assoc. CT. Chapter/ Angels for Alz. Cure.

Previous Events:
ANGELS FOR ALZ. CURE is very pleased to report that our first fundraiser, 'Sentimental Journey' to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter, held November 12, 2006 at the Italian Center on Newfield Avenue in Stamford, CT. was a beautiful success. Through the efforts of our 30 person team of dedicated workers, the key speaker, Dr. Stephen Jones, of Greenwich Hospital, our guest speaker, Atty. General Richard Blumenthal, our giving retail and service community, our devout afflicted family members and our caring and generous Sponsors, our event raised over $87,000 for the designated purpose of Alzheimer's research.

Together we CAN make Alzheimer's disease a "memory" of the past!!

April 2nd 2008 –8am  at the Italian Center of Stamford, CT.
 "Breakfast for Hope" was an opportunity to raise valuable awareness  through community leaders, to  thank past Donors  for helping us surpass our goal at our 1st Alzheimer's 2006 event, 2007 research donations  to date ,  and continue to appeal for funds to help put an  end to this  catastrophic  disease through our future events with community support.
Dr. Robert C. Green, one of the nation's leading experts on Alzheimer's disease, and the Co-Chairman of  Clinical Care for the Boston University Alz. Disease Center  enlighten, update and inform us  while guests enjoyed  a wonderful morning meal sponsored by the Italian Center. 

From left Mayor Daniel Malloy, Michael Critelli, Jack Dazzo and Atty. General Richard Blumenthal

Among our honored guests were Lt. Governor of CT. Michael and Mrs. Fedele,  Atty. General Richard Blumenthal, Stamford Mayor Daniel Malloy, Mr. Michael Critelli, CEO Pitney Bowes, Stamford, CT.  Dr. Stephen Jones, Director of Center of Healthy Aging, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich CT., Dr. Craig Olin, Personal Physicians of CT., Stamford, CT, Officer Tim Shaw, Stamford Police Department- Alzheimer’s Assoc. Board Members Atty. Christine Andrews, and Atty. Richard Fisher, Stamford community business leaders Mr. Mark Lapine, Mr. Al Sanseverino, Mr. & Mrs. J.Nano, Mr. Nicholas Mercede, Mr. James Mazzeo, Rosa Marchetti and Angels for Alz. Cure committee members.         

  From left Janet Deluca Joanne Salvatore, Angel Dazzo, Dr. Craig Olin, Marie Cordeiro, Dr. Robert Green with "Angel" Members.

April 2nd, 2008 St. Leo’s Church, Stamford, CT.  – sponsored by the St. Leo Senior’s 11am.. 

A public program was repeated with Dr. Green at St. Leo’s Church parish hall at 11 am.. 

Over 100 people attended and reinforced the need for more forums of this type to be offered to the community.  The format was a mix of information with mostly Q & A time.  The program time ran out much sooner than the questions did.  We would like to continue such programs in the future.  Attendees were family caregivers,  off spring of Alz. afflicted family members, nurses from nursing homes and day care programs and senior centers.

For any of the above information - Please contact
Angel Dazzo at either 203-321-2028 or Angel.dazzo@angelsforalz.com for details.