Jul 15, 2021
Here is Renee s conversation with Christy Kovel, Director of Public Policy, Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, Molly Devanney, Highland Park Market, and Graham Kobs, Greater Hartford Walk to End Alzheimer’s Manager.
They share the mission of the Alzheimer s Association CT Chapter and about the Greater Hartford Walk to End Alzheimer s.
Listen here:
About The Alzheimer s Association CT Chapter
The Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer s Association serves the more than 80 thousand people living with Alzheimer s in our state, their caregivers and people concerned about brain health. We offer free education classes, support groups, care consultations and activities for those in the early stages of dementia. We have robust advocacy efforts on both the state and local level, and raise money through events like our Walk to End Alzheimer s in the Fall to help fund research to get closer to new treatments and a cure.
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Holly Batti, of Ridgefield, spends time with her mother, Gwenn Fiorito, in memory care at Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, Conn. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Holly Batti, of Ridgefield, spends time with her mother, Gwenn Fiorito, who enjoys a good shoulder rub, in memory care at Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, Conn. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Holly Batti, left, of Ridgefield, dances with her mother, Gwenn Fiorito, at Greens at Cannondale memory care in Wilton, Conn. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Fiorito, who has Alzheimer s, loves music and dancing. Batti said that her mother can still sing all of the words to thousands of songs.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
For Nancy Miclette, the co-chair for the Relay for Life of Southeastern Connecticut, the pandemic has affected donations to the organization.
In 2020, the nonprofit raised $50,000 compared to $100,000 in 2019. But the outlook is promising for 2021, with changes allowing big events like Relay for Life to resume again.
“We’re trying to get back on track,” Miclette said.
As COVID-19 vaccinations become more available, nonprofits that had to put fundraising projects on hold last year, or change formats from in-person to remote, are trying to bring events similar to what they did in the past back into the fold.
After cancelling the Norwich Relay for Life last year, Miclette said this year’s event, which take place June 12 at Dodd Stadium, will be 12 hours instead of 24 hours. Officials are still taking COVID precautions.