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Alzheimer’s Memory Fair raises more than $800

The Alzheimer’s Awareness Source, working together with the Marquette General Neuroscience Center, recently held a fundraiser at the annual Memory Fair at Marquette General Hospital.

Coffee mugs, jewelry, hand-painted items and Bellaphants were sold, with 100 percent of the proceeds gifted to the Marquette General Foundation to support activities that benefit local families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. More than $800 was raised.

The Alzheimer’s Awareness Source was started by four sisters of a family who has seen first hand the effects Alzheimer’s disease has on the person with the disease and on their family and friends. The four sisters started the company to honor their mother, Bella, for facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s, and their father for his dedication and support.

Pictured, representing the Alzheimer’s Awareness Source, are, from left, Beth Clark, Ashley Clark and Helen Girard. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this fund, or for more information about the Marquette General Foundation, please contact Pam Benton at (906) 225-6914 or 1-866-906-6914.