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DARYL & IRWIN SIMON HOST FORK IT BENEFIT FOR ALZHEIMER'S IN BRIDGEHAMPTON

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  Joanne Pike And Daryl Simon The Hamptons social scene rallied for a cause, as Daryl and Irwin Simon hosted the fourth annual Fork It Alzheimer’s fundraiser at their Bridgehampton home, raising $800,000 for prevention research in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. More than 400 guests filled the sold-out summer benefit, which combined cocktails, dancing, and gourmet bites with an urgent mission: advancing science-backed strategies to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in 2019, the Fork It Fund has now raised $4 million to support cutting-edge prevention research and amplify awareness about the disease, which impacts over 7 million Americans — including 426,500 in New York state. Nearly 12 million family members and friends serve as unpaid caregivers nationwide, with 656,000 in New York alone. The evening began with a sunset cocktail hour under a white tent. Drinks flowed courtesy of Montaukila, Montauk Brewing Company, Blue Point Brewing Company, Breckenrid...

SETH ROGEN @ HILARITY FOR CHARITY VARIETY SHOW

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Seth Rogen It was a night to remember in Los Angeles as Seth Rogen, along with a star-studded cast, came together to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Disease at his 6th annual Hilarity for Charity variety show. As the premier spirit of the event, comedians and guests alike were able to sip and savor a variety of Crown Royal cocktails while kicking back and enjoying a few laughs – all while doing some good. Crown Royal also gifted their generous host, Seth Rogen with a custom embroidered bag and bottle of Crown Royal XR. Photo Coutesy Of:  Rich Polk / Getty Images For Crown Royal

GENE WILDER'S WIDOW OPENS UP ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S

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Heres How ABC News Covered Gene Wilder's Death ABC NEWS -- In an exclusive essay for ABC News, Karen Wilder opens up about her 35-year marriage to the late actor and activist Gene Wilder. The “Young Frankenstein” star died last year at the age of 83, after battling Alzheimer's disease in the final years of his life. Wilder discusses some of the trials and tribulations caregivers or spouses can experience when caring for someone living with the debilitating disease. Gene Wilder's widow on what it's like to care for someone with Alzheimer's I never pictured myself marrying a movie star. I also never saw myself spending years of my life taking care of one. But I’ve done both. Love was the reason for the first. Alzheimer’s disease, the second. I met Gene Wilder in 1989. He was preparing to shoot a movie called “See No Evil, Hear No Evil,” in which the character he played was deaf. Though I grew up in very small town in Idaho, where ...