CEO Thomas DeRosa Honored at Association’s Brain Ball Fundraiser
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2016--
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:HCN) today announced that it raised more than $3
million for the Alzheimer’s Association, including more than $250,000 by
Welltower employees and a $250,000 grant from the Welltower Foundation.
In conjunction with the company’s fundraising activities, Welltower’s
Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. DeRosa was recognized as the
Alzheimer’s Association National Honoree at their annual Brain Ball
which was held on Friday, May 6th in Washington, D.C. More
than 700 guests attended the event, which elevated the profile of
Alzheimer’s disease and raised research funds and funding for critical
support services to individuals, families and caregivers facing the
daily challenges of the disease.
“Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and
cannot be prevented or cured. This needs to be a national priority,”
said DeRosa. “I’m proud of the work our operating partners are doing,
each and every day, to improve the quality of life of those with
Alzheimer’s. I also want to acknowledge the tremendous support our
operating and business partners and our employees have provided in
helping us meet and exceed our fundraising goals. Together, we raised a
record-breaking amount of money on behalf of the Alzheimer’s
Association.”
Welltower’s operating partners made significant contributions to the
fundraising effort, including Legend Senior Living; Sunrise Senior
Living; Benchmark Senior Living; Brandywine Living; Sagora Senior Living
and Senior Star. A full list of contributors can be found on the
Alzheimer’s Association Brain Ball website at: http://alznca.org/sponsors.
To raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, the company produced and
distributed a public
service announcement and joined forces with Miss USA 2015 Olivia
Jordan to ring the Opening Bell® at the New York Stock
Exchange on May 6th. Olivia also participated in a ceremonial
lighting of the Empire State Building, which was lit purple for
Alzheimer’s awareness.
About Welltower Welltower Inc. (NYSE:HCN), an S&P 500 company
headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health
care infrastructure. The company invests with leading seniors housing
operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real
estate infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models
and improve people’s wellness and overall health care experience.
Welltower™, a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), owns more than
1,400 properties in major, high-growth markets in the United States,
Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing and
post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More
information is available at www.welltower.com.
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Welltower Inc.
Barbara Montresor, 419-247-2800