An upcoming art auction to raise awareness & funds for local Alzheimer’s programs Who: Award-winning local and regional artists, activists and individuals touched by Alzheimer’s disease will come together for the upcoming annual art auction. This annual event is a highly anticipated fundraising opportunity that attracts prominent philanthropists from across San Diego County. San Diego and regional artists including Patrick Carney of Carlsbad, blown-glass sculptor Robert Verhees, illustrator Sue Turnbull, industrial designer Smadar Samson and award winning graphic artist Mark Sherman are among those that will have art featured for auction at the upcoming event. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter. What: The annual San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter Alzheimer’s Association Art Auction will raise awareness and funds for this pervasive disease, which touches the lives of more than 150,000 caregivers and afflicted individuals, and is the third leading cause of death in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The Memories in The Making has brought together an important community with its unique program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia to express themselves through art. Over 100 pieces of artwork are available for auction; 20 palettes, 24 stand-alone paintings by local notable artists as well as 33 works created by artists with Alzheimer’s. When: Friday, March 15th, 2013 Where: University of San Diego, Hahn University Center 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110 Tickets: Tickets to the Art Auction are $175 and $250 for VIP and include gourmet food, fine wines, and live entertainment. VIP tickets also include a hosted VIP reception, valet parking, and a brief research update. For more information and to purchase tickets to the Memories in the Making Art Auction, please visit www.alz.org/SanDiego or call 858.492.4400. Contact: If you would like more information on the event, the program or the featured artists, please contact Caroline Harwood at Charwood@alz.org.