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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Some of South Dakota’s most well-known landmarks, including the Colorado State Capitol Building, Coors Field, and Republic Plaza, will shine teal on November 2 as part of Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) annual Light the World in Teal Alzheimer’s awareness campaign. They will join more than 1,750 sites worldwide in raising awareness and showing support for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s in what is believed to be the world’s largest-ever organized collective light-up for a single cause. Teal is AFA’s Alzheimer’s awareness color.
Participating South Dakota landmarks include:
- The World’s Only Corn Palace (Mitchell)
- Main Street Square (Rapid City)
- Holiday Hill Estates (Rapid City)
- The Falls at Falls Park (Sioux Falls)
- Walnut Street (Yankton)
Light the World in Teal is AFA’s largest annual Alzheimer’s awareness initiative. More than 1,700 sites in all 50 states and 17 other countries/territories are participating.
More than 7 million Americans, including 16,000 South Dakota residents, currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is projected to double by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Every Light the World in Teal site, whether it’s a skyscraper, a stadium, or a small village hall, helps make Alzheimer’s more visible and encourages greater understanding and support for the millions of families affected by Alzheimer’s,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President & CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. “These South Dakota sites are doing more than changing the color of a building—they are raising awareness and reminding everyone impacted by Alzheimer’s that they are not alone. We are grateful for their participation.”
Individuals can participate as well. On November 2, people can “go teal” by wearing teal, displaying teal at home or work, or using social media to share information about Alzheimer’s disease and raise awareness.
For more information about AFA’s Light the World in Teal program, including a list of participating landmarks, visit www.lighttheworldinteal.com. Families looking for additional information about Alzheimer’s disease or support services can contact AFA at 866-232-8484 or www.alzfdn.org.
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