Chicago Post Office to host First-Day-of-Sale Stamp Dedication

What:
In honor of the issuance of the Alzheimer’s Awareness postage stamp, the Chicago Post Office™ is hosting a First-Day-of-Sale Stamp Dedication.

Who:
Erna Colborn, President/CEO, Alzheimer’s Assoc. Greater Ill. Chapter
Gloria E. Tyson, District Manager/Postmaster, U.S. Postal Service

When:
Friday, October 17 at 11 a.m.

Where:
Chicago Main Post Office
433 W. Harrison St
(East Lobby)

Background:
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. With the Alzheimer’s Awareness stamp, the U.S. Postal Service® continues its long-standing tradition of raising awareness of social issues. The stamp serves to signal to the impact this disease has made and will continue to make on our society. It also serves as a reminder to everyone to know the warning signs of this disease and to encourage early detection. It is our hope that this stamp will help raise awareness about how devastating this disease is, as well as reminding the public that there still is no cure.

A pane of 20 stamps will be issued nationwide on October 17. Information on the back of the stamp pane informs customers that “Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. The disease affects millions of men and women over 65 years of age; each case poses a special challenge to caregivers. No cure exists at present, but scientists around the world are conducting research in hopes of preventing or halting the progression of the disease. For more information on AD and groups that provide education and support for caregivers and family members, go to www.alz.org/Illinois.