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"Each panel tells a person's story in a unique way and speaks for those who can no longer speak for themselves. Bringing these stories to life raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease in a very powerful and very real way," said Eric J. Hall, chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, a national nonprofit organization based in New York.

At St. Barnabas Senior Services in Los Angeles, several staff members and a half dozen seniors, including some with Alzheimer's disease, were putting the finishing touches this week on a multi-colored panel that honors the organization's professional caregivers.

"There are few opportunities to recognize people who provide this type of compassionate care. This is an exceptional opportunity to do that," said Martha Spinks, executive director.

The West Coast display marks the third stop on the 2007 tour of the massive arts project. It will be showcased later this year in Philadelphia on October 26-28 and in Garden City, NY on November 2-4. Afterwards, it will continually travel to other cities and increase in size with new contributions from individuals and organizations nationwide. Panels from individuals measure four feet square and those from groups are eight feet square.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is the presenting sponsor of the 2007-2008 tour. UPS is the transportation sponsor.

For more information, visit http://www.alzquilt.org or call 866-AFA-8484.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New York and made up of hundreds of member organizations that provide hands-on programs to meet the educational, emotional, practical and social needs of families affecte
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