The Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH chapter and CBRE/New England hosted its annual Real Estate & Construction Breakfast at CBRE/NE's downtown headquarters.
Andy Hoar, CBRE/NE president/co-managing partner, welcomed the crowd of over 100 to the event and spoke to CBRE/NE's support of the Alzheimer's Association.
As part of the networking and informational event, the Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter's CEO/president, Jim Wessler, addressed the crowd of professionals about the association, its various goals and accomplishments and, of course, the ultimate vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease.
"Alzheimer's disease is, in every way, an epidemic," noted Wessler. "Currently over five million Americans suffer from this disease, a number that is expected to skyrocket to over 16 million by 2050. We need the support, help and passion of our various communities in achieving success in the fight to end this horrible disease."
Wessler also presented a memorial plaque to Andy Hoar in honor of the late Mary Ann Marino, CBRE/NE Executive Vice President/Partner. Mary Ann was actively involved in several charities and especially held an unwavering inspiration, passion and dedication in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The MA/NH Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will dedicate one of their conference rooms in her honor.
After Wessler concluded, guest speaker Rebecca Amariglio, PhD, spoke to the various updates in research being made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The presentation covered a brief overview of the disease, its effects on the brain, and what is being done in clinical trials and research to try and eventually prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease.