Progressive Enterprises supports Alzheimers NZ

16 July 2009
Media Release

Progressive Enterprises supports Alzheimers New Zealand!

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In New Zealand, 40,746 people have dementia. The number of people affected is expected to double by 2026. It’s been called a “tsunami in waiting.”

It takes up to seven pairs of hands to care for every person in the community with dementia. Up to 300,000 people in New Zealand are affected by the disease.

Countdown, Woolworths and Foodtown supermarkets are supporting Alzheimers New Zealand by donating 20 cents during July from every purchase of Signature Range coffee, Select tea and specially marked lamingtons to the ‘Cuppa for a Cause’, which supports Alzheimers New Zealand.

In addition, Alzheimers New Zealand representatives will be accepting donations at most Countdown, Woolworths and Foodtown stores nation-wide from 20 to 26 July.

Peter Smith, Managing Director of Progressive Enterprises, says: “We are delighted to help raise funds for Alzheimers New Zealand. The work they do in the community is becoming more and more valuable as our population ages. Please help us to support Alzheimers New Zealand by having a ‘Cuppa for a Cause’ or make a donation next week in store.”

Alzheimers New Zealand’s National Director Johan Vos says: “A not-for-profit organisation like ours relies heavily on generosity from the community. We would like to thank people in advance for their support. The money raised will help us help people with dementia, their carers and families.”

To donate $20 to Alzheimers New Zealand, please call 0900 4 1234.

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