Purple Sunday is a community event to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease in the Black and Latin communities through houses of worship.
By hosting a Purple Sunday event, churches can help their congregations learn more about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, risk factors, warning signs, the importance of an early diagnosis, the diagnostic process and a variety of helpful programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association.
If you live or worship in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster or Westchester counties, contact the Hudson Valley Chapter at 800.272.3900 or jmflores@alz.org for more information.
Upcoming Programs
- Saturday, November 4, 1-3 p.m.: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 120 South St., Newburgh. This FREE program includes lunch. To learn more or register, contact Diyanni Toxey at dtoxey@alz.org or 845.639.6779.
- Thursday, November 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: The Kensington, White Plains. Join our 9th Annual Faith Leader Breakfast, a free gathering. To register, visit bit.ly/45g909T or email Giselle Fonseca at gfonseca@alz.org.
- Saturday, November 11, 1-3 p.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church, 120 South Street, Newburgh. This FREE program includes lunch. To learn more or register, contact Diyanni Toxey at dtoxey@alz.org or 845.639.6779.
Previous Programs
November 2022
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Featured presentations by:
Naa-Solo Tettey, Ed.D., MPH, MCHES
Associate Professor of Public Health at William Patterson University, Creator & Director of HeartSmarts
Meg Boyce, Vice President of Programs and Sevices for the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter and Research Champion
October 2021
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Featured presentations:
"Advancing Science: Diversity & Equity in Dementia Research and Caregiver Wellness"
By Percy Griffin, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Engagement Alzheimer’s Association
"Matters of the Heart: Tips for Caregiver Wellness"
By Naa-Solo Tettey, Ed.D., MPH, MCHES
Associate Professor of Public Health at William Patterson University, Creator & Director of HeartSmarts