Gwinnett AKAs To Have A Long Weekend

Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in America, there are 5 million Americans living with the disease, and 1 in 3 elderly Americans will die from Alzheimer’s Disease. That being said, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (“AKA”) is proud to join forces with the Alzheimer’s Association® to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease risk factors, diagnosis, care, and advocacy, among the African-American community. AKA has designated the Alzheimer’s Association The Longest Day® as a Community Impact Day and the theme is “AKA-cise the mind and body.” On The Longest Day, Sunday, June 21, members around the world will raise awareness and make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in activities that they love and that fit into their individual schedules.

In an all day (sunrise to sunset) event, AKA chapter members around the world and their local community members will participate in various activities, such as, line dancing, swing dancing, square dancing, Zumba, bowling, bike riding, roller skating, roller blading, painting, yoga, quilting, golfing, arts & crafts, bid whist, bridge, board games, etc.

Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) is participating in The Longest Day to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s disease. From sunrise to sunset the weekend of June 20, UAO will raise awareness for the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association by disseminating information on this dreaded disease in Pickneyville Park on Saturday, June 20, and spending the day at play at the Sunrise Senior Center on June 21.

UAO is also raising funds to donate to this worthy cause. The public is asked to support the chapter’s fundraising efforts to #ENDALZ. Together, we can advance research to treat, prevent and, ultimately, cure Alzheimer’s, and provide programs and support to improve the lives of those affected today. Donate to UAO’s team today!! http://act.alz.org/goto/upsilonalphaomega

UAO will spend the weekend in service to mankind:
**Saturday, June 20:-UAO Chapter members will distribute Alzheimer’s Awareness packets to the public at Pickneyville Park.

**Sunday, June 21: AKA Impact Day- The Longest Day Event
- UAO will spend the day at the Sunrise Senior Center