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2007 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala Kickoff

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Louise Kornfeld, Nurit Kahane Haase.
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Louise Kornfeld, Nurit Kahane Haase.

Cornelia Bregman and Susan Hess.
Cornelia Bregman and Susan Hess.

The New York kickoff for this year's Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala took place on May 16 at 995 Fifth Avenue, formerly the Stanhope HotelThe evening, featuring the couture designs of Naeem Khan, was in anticipation of Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered, this year's Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala, which takes place on October 10, 2007 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan is general chair, and Louise Kornfeld is the gala chair.  Nurit Kahane Haase is the 2007 Rita Hayworth Award recipient and John K. Castle is the 2007 corporate honoree.

The annual Rita Hayworth Gala is one of New York City's most successful fundraising events.  Last year, the Gala raised more than $3.1 million.  Over the past 23 years, the Rita Hayworth Galas have raised more than $47 million for Alzheimer's Association research, services and programs.  Princess Yasmin Aga Khan established the Gala in memory of her mother, Rita Hayworth, who suffered from the disease for many years before her death.

Louise Kornfeld, John Castle, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Allen Brill.
Louise Kornfeld, John Castle, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Allen Brill.

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Ranjana and Naeem Khan, Prudence Solomon.
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Ranjana and Naeem Khan, Prudence Solomon.

Louise and Stephen Kornfeld.
Louise and Stephen Kornfeld.

Andrea Stark, Dennis Basso and Roberta Kozloff.
Andrea Stark, Dennis Basso and Roberta Kozloff.

John and Marianne Castle.
John and Marianne Castle.

Somers Farkas and Ranjana Khan.
Somers Farkas and Ranjana Khan.

Karin Luter and Laura Hunt.
Karin Luter and Laura Hunt.

Michele Herbert and Nurit Kahane Haase.
Michele Herbert and Nurit Kahane Haase.

Hunt Slonem and Ann Rapp.
Hunt Slonem and Ann Rapp.

John, Margo and Andrea Catsimatidis.
John, Margo and Andrea Catsimatidis.

Photos: © Patrick McMullan
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