The Milton Library Foundation 10th Annual Literary Gala, Where Stories Begin, will feature New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Genova and journalist and author Greg O’Brien on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease. Chaired by Tom Wayne, the Literary Gala will take place on October 23, 2014 at Lombardo’s in Randolph. The evening will celebrate the Foundation’s 10th anniversary, highlighting its history, numerous milestones and offer a glimpse into the future. The Gala will include a seated dinner, the authors’ presentation, and a silent and live auction.
Individual tickets to this event are set at $150 per person and can be purchased on-line at http://www.mlfliterarygala.org/
Dr. Lisa Genova is the New York Times bestselling author of Left Neglected, Love Anthony and Still Alice, soon to be a major motion picture. While traveling worldwide, Dr. Genova has dedicated her life to speaking about Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and autism. She has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, the Diane Rehm Show, CNN, Chronicle, Fox News, and Canada AM and was featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary film, TO NOT FADE AWAY. Lisa’s fourth novel is about a family living with Huntington’s disease. She now lives with her family on Cape Cod.
Greg O’Brien, a long-time reporter and newspaperman, authored the new book On Pluto: inside the mind of Alzheimer’s after he was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Acting on instinct and journalistic grit, he has decided to face down the disease and his imminent decline by writing frankly about the journey in his upcoming book. Although Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the US, O’Brien’s inspiring work focuses on living with Alzheimer’s not dying with it. He is the former editor and publisher of the Cape Codder and an award-winning writer at the Boston Herald and Boston Magazine.
This year’s Presenting Sponsor is Curry College and Blue Hills Bank is the Early Literacy Sponsor. Additional Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact SD Events at 781.416.9500 or milton.library.foundation@gmail.com.
Buy tickets on-line at http://www.mlfliterarygala.org/