Augusta area leaders take the helm as chairs for Dancing Stars of Augusta

Augusta area business leaders Pat Harris and Drew Landrum join the Alzheimer’s Association^® as the 2022 Event Chairs for Dancing Stars of Augusta.  

I am passionate about the devastation that Alzheimer’s is having on friends, co-workers, and my family”, added Pat Harris. “Being able to unite with the leader for the cure and the largest provider of support for people living with the disease and caregivers via the art of dance is both inspiring and fun! I humbly step up to the plate for 2022 co-chair of the great Dancing Stars of Augusta, Harris added.

Dancing Stars of Augusta is an event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.

“Dancing Stars of Augusta is one of the richest events I have ever been a part of, unapologetically standing on the commitment to eradicate Alzheimer’s”, added Drew Landrum. It is both my privilege and honor to co-Chair the 2022 event”, added Landrum.

“With Drew and Pat serving as co-chairs, we have two people who are passionate about helping those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as their caregivers”, added Marah Johnson, Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter. “I know their passion(and our amazing committee’s passion) will translate into selecting a dynamite cast of stars who will raise funds and awareness to help provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and ultimately, a cure”, Johnson added.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Georgia alone, there are more than 150,000 people living with the disease and 334,000 caregivers.

To learn more about the 2022 Dancing Stars of Augusta, contact Marah Johnson event director at majohnson@alz.org or call 706.860.4996

To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association Augusta area community programs and services, visit alz.org/georgia.