The
Hamptons kickoff for this year's Alzheimer's
Association Rita Hayworth Gala took place August 1, at Nancy Corzine's recently
opened luxe home furnishings store in Southampton, NY. The
evening was in anticipation of the Alzheimer's Association
Rita Hayworth Gala, themed “After 25 Years…A
Sparking Silver Celebration,”whichwill
take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 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. Over 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 YasminAga
Khan established the Gala in memory of her mother, Rita
Hayworth, who suffered from the disease for many years before her
death.
Lily Safra is the 2008 Rita Hayworth Award recipient
and the Hearst Corporation, Frank A. Bennack, Jr., vice
chairman and CEO is the 2008 Corporate Award recipient. PrincessYasmin
Aga Khan and Allen Brill are the Gala co-chairs,
and Rolex Watch USA, Inc. is underwriting the Gala.
Patty Raynes, Somers Farkas, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.
Bettina Zilkha and Dennis Basso.
Margo Catsimatidis, Nancy Corzine, John Catsimatidis, Andrea Catsimatidis.
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Wilbur Ross, Hilary Geary Ross.
Alyssa Tablada, Marco Tablada, Anne Jeffries Citrin.
Jodi Sarsfield, Chele Upton Chiavacci, Luke Sarsfield.
