Seattle landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s awareness

SEATTLE – On Thursday, Nov. 3, Seattle will be part of different cities throughout the globe in lighting their skylines teal for Alzheimer’s Consciousness month.

The Alzheimer’s Basis of America’s (AFA) Gentle the World in Teal program introduced on Wednesday that greater than 800 buildings and landmarks all over the world will likely be taking part on this annual occasion. In response to occasion organizers, the aim of this system is to shine a highlight on the illness, and present help for the thousands and thousands of individuals affected by it.

“Having these Seattle landmarks ‘go teal’ on the identical day is a strong and unbelievable approach to elevate consciousness and present help for the thousands and thousands of households who’re affected by Alzheimer’s illness,” stated Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “AFA thanks every of them for serving to to gentle the world in teal for Alzheimer’s consciousness and actually shining a lightweight on the difficulty of Alzheimer’s illness.”

Taking part Seattle Landmarks

• Columbia Tower
• Seattle Nice Wheel
• Lumen Subject
• SR 520 Floating Bridge
• 1201 Third Ave.
• Two Union Sq.

The AFA says greater than 6.2 million Individuals, which incorporates 120,000 Washingtonians, are presently residing with Alzheimer’s illness. In response to the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, that quantity is predicted to greater than double by 2060.

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For extra details about AFA’s Gentle the World Teal program, click on right here.