Andover Townsman, Andover, MA

August 12, 2010

Celebrities' images promote Alzheimer's awareness at library


A photography exhibit of 14 Massachusetts celebrities is on display through Aug. 26 during library hours at Memorial Hall Library in Elm Square, helping to bring public awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the services provided by the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter.

The Alzheimer's Association's Northeast Mass Memory Walk will be held in Andover on Sept. 19.

Celebrities featured in the exhibit at Andover's library include Northeastern Massachusetts native and FOX 25 meteorologist A.J. Burnett. A list of celebrities featured in the exhibit is below in alphabetical order. The full list of Alzheimers Association Celebrity Champions can be found at alz.org/MANH.

Ayla Brown, American Idol finalist

Scott Brown, U.S. Senator

A.J. Burnett, FOX 25 meteorologist

Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics legend

Callie Crossley, host of Callie Crossley Show on WGBH

Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice

Johnny Irion and Sarah Lee Guthrie, singers/songwriters

Erika Lawler, Olympian and silver medalist, US Women's National Hockey Team

Marc Savard, Boston Bruins center

Andy Seuss, NASCAR driver

Gene Shalit, national film critic

Matt Siegel, Kiss 108's Matty in the Morning

Laura Spector, U.S. Olympic Biathlete

Sara Underwood, FOX25 News anchor