The
New York kickoff for the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth
Gala took place October 13, 2009 at Saks Fifth Avenue and featured fashions
by Naeem Khan. In attendance were Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, the General
Chair, and Alexandra Lebenthal, the Gala Chair. The evening was in anticipation
of the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, themed “So
Near & Yet So Far” which will take place on Tuesday, October
27, 2009 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.
The annual
Rita Hayworth Gala is one of New York City’s most prestigious and
successful fundraising events. Last year, the Gala raised more than $2
million. In the past 24 years, the Rita Hayworth Galas in New York and
Chicago have raised more than $50 million for Alzheimer’s Association
care, support and research programs. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan established
the Gala in memory of her mother, Rita Hayworth, who lived with the disease
for many years before her death in 1987.
Muffie Potter Aston is the 2009
Rita Hayworth Award recipient, Lonnie Wollin, Esq. is the 2009 Lifetime
Achievement Award recipient and John, Margo, Andrea and John Jr. Catsimatidis
are the recipients of the Family Philanthropy Award. Rolex Watch USA,
Inc. is underwriting the Gala.
