Greenwich residents host events supporting local charities

Sunday, September 27 - An Affair To Remember - hosted by Greenwich resident Barbara Zaccagnini

Fairfield County Walk to End Alzheimer's team captain and Greenwich resident Barbara Zaccagnini achieved a milestone in the history of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. Barbara and her sons, Douglas and Steven, raised $50,000 to benefit last year’s Walk. The funds represent the single largest donation related to the event in the chapter’s history. The Zaccagnini Family gathered donations at Dougie’s Stand By, co-owned by Douglas and Steven. The Third Annual Dougie’s Stand By Event was held on Sunday, September 20. 

The Zaccagnini Family also introduces an inaugural fundraiser, An Affair to Remember, to be held on Sunday, September 27 featuring dinner, drinks and dancing to live music from the Rat Pack (Alba's Restaurant, 400 N. Main Street, Portchester). Tickets are available for purchase online and funds benefit the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter.

Saturday, October 3 - Stand for Alzheimer's Teen Charity Event - hosted by the Alzheimer's Youth Alliance 

The Alzheimer's Youth Alliance hosts the inaugural Stand for Alzheimer's Teen Charity Event on Saturday, October 3 at the Old Greenwich Civic Center. The event will feature dancing, music and refreshments and officially kicks off the Fairfield County Walk to End Alzheimer's (October 4). Tickets are available for purchase online and funds benefit the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter.

The Fairfield County Alzheimer’s Youth Alliance (AYA) is a collaborative effort of high school students currently representing Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day, Greenwich High School and Convent of the Sacred Heart. The organization’s mission is to raise awareness surrounding the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter through teen–sponsored events and community outreach.

Sunday, October 4 – Greenwich resident Kendra Farn will emcee the Fairfield County Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Greenwich resident and Emmy-Award-Winning TV News Reporter Kendra Farn will be the emcee for the 2015 Fairfield County Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Oct. 4). Kendra has volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter for many years and was one of the founders of the Greenwich-based Celebrating Hope annual gala. She was recently recognized asa Champion in the inaugural Fight to End Alzheimer’s Women’s Campaign that launched last July.

“I lost my mother to Alzheimer’s disease far too early. She was diagnosed when she was just 60 years old. Whatever I can do to raise awareness and fight this disease for my daughters and generations to come, I will do,” offers Kendra.