Landmarks Across the World are Lighting Up in Teal Tonight for Alzheimer’s Awareness

NEW YORK (November 4, 2021)—  Tonight, buildings across the world, including all 50 states, will “go teal” as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s 8^th annual Light the World in Teal campaign. They will be illuminated in teal, AFA’s Alzheimer’s awareness color, to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and show support for the millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

If buildings in your area have not yet signed up to participate, it is not too late to join us in the battle against Alzheimer’s by going teal. A current list of participating structures can be found here.

“We are grateful to all of these popular landmarks for joining us in raising Alzheimer’s awareness,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “It is an important time to recognize all those families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, the caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, and all our supporters who stand united in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease.”  

Individuals can also participate in Light the World in Teal by wearing teal or turning their porch lights teal. You can also use social media by turning your profile picture or cover photo teal or sharing graphics in the color. Use the hashtag #AFALightTheWorldInTeal to help raise Alzheimer’s awareness.

Some of this year’s landmarks that are going teal include One World Trade Center, The NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte); the Helmsley Building (NYC); Baltimore World Trade Center; Gillette Stadium (Foxborough); Ford Field (Detroit); the IDS Center (Minneapolis); Miracle Mile Shops (Las Vegas); and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland). 

To learn more about “Light the World in Teal” please visit www.lighttheworldinteal.com.

Families looking for additional information about Alzheimer’s disease or support services can contact AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org.

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About Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide and to fund research for better treatment and a cure. Its services include a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484) staffed by licensed social workers, the National Memory Screening Program, educational conferences and materials, and “AFA Partners in Care” dementia care training for healthcare professionals. For more information about AFA, call 866-232-8484, visit www.alzfdn.org, follow us on Twitter or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. AFA has earned Charity Navigator’s top 4-star rating for six consecutive years.