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Alzheimer's ArtWalk
Alzheimer's ArtWalk
The Center for Contemporary Arts and other downtown art galleries will host a special "Thanks for the Memories" ArtWalk, Thursday, September 11th in Abilene. The Abilene Alzheimer Association and Wisteria Place will be on hand to answer questions and display the paintings by Alzheimer's patients. See what else is happening.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Abilene
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Abilene
Alzheimer's is something I take personally, both my grandmother and my granddad had the disease. My great aunts suffered with it and it's not pretty. It takes away the 'person' you loved, strips their memory away and leaves but a shell of the person that once was so full of life. Through research though we may hopefully, one day, can find a cure. Abilene will be hosting a 2 mile walk to help bring
The Alzheimer’s Association Gets Help From Singers and Songwriters Like Andrea Tanaro [AUDIO]
The Alzheimer’s Association Gets Help From Singers and Songwriters Like Andrea Tanaro [AUDIO]
More and more singers and songwriters are taking the money they earn from music royalties and donating it directly to their favorite charities. Up and coming artist Andrea Tanaro has decided early on in her musical career, that's exactly what she is doing with the money from the sale of her new song “Taking Care of Mama”. The song is actually about Alzheimer's and it's about her mother in-law. Giv
Abilene Alzheimer’s Association to Benefit from Art Walk [VIDEO]
Abilene Alzheimer’s Association to Benefit from Art Walk [VIDEO]
Art-Walk enters into uncharted territory on September 13th, when the Center for Contemporary Arts (a non-profit themselves) raises money and awareness for another non-profit, the Abilene Alzheimer's Association. Among the usual art displays, activities, sights and events that take place during Art-Walk, on September 13th Art-Walk will seem more like "Carnival" in Rio de Janeiro. Music,
Glen Campbell Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer’s and the ‘Mistakes’ He Knows He’ll Make
Glen Campbell Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer’s and the ‘Mistakes’ He Knows He’ll Make
Last summer, the world was saddened by the news that legendary country star Glen Campbell was in the beginning stages of his battle with Alzheimer’s. Rather than laying low and disappearing from the music scene, Campbell announced a full-blown tour as his way to say thank you to his loyal fans throughout the years.

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