Joint Effort between Seguros Múltiples and Puerto Rico’s Alzheimer Association

“What to do with the memories?” is the title of a magnificent work of art created and printed in silkscreen by master artist Nelson Sambolín, the sale of which will contribute to the strengthening of educational services and programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association of Puerto Rico, in an effort sponsored by Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples de Puerto Rico.

For the creation of this work, Sambolín was inspired by the figure of the well- remembered Puerto Rican poet, Ángela María Dávila, who died young and lived the final years of her life suffering from the Alzheimer’s condition.

"In addition to paying homage to our great poet Angela María, this work has the additional purpose of transmitting a message of peace and hope, and to call upon our people to be in solidarity with patients of Alzheimer’s,” said master artist Nelson Sambolín.

Mrs. Zulma Delgado, Marketing Vice-President of Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples, on behalf of the insurer expressed her satisfaction with this project that in her words, "Once again unites our company with the arts, this time on a project with master artist Sambolín for the benefit to the Alzheimer’s Association, which offers such good services to patients of that condition and their families.”

On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association of Puerto Rico, its President Enna D. Santiago, gave thanks to Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples and the to artist Nelson Sambolín for their collaboration on this project "that opens a new door for the collection of funds that are so necessary to continue the expansion of the services that we provide to Alzheimer’s patients.” “In addition to cooperating with our patients, whoever buys a serigraphy will be acquiring a work of art of great value,” concluded Santiago .

The serigraphy will be available as a limited edition, numbered, signed and printed by hand in Arches paper (quality). It is 22 inches high by 30 inches wide. The purchase price is $350.00 each, although a especial price will be charged to who buy 5 or more.

To acquire “What to do with the memories?” please call to the Alzheimer’s Association of Puerto Rico at (787) - 727-4151.

Alzheimer’s Association of Puerto Rico, is a nonprofit organization, founded on October of 1983, by friends and families of Alzheimer’s patients. It is affiliated with “Alzheimer’s Disease International” (ADI), which is headquartered in London since 1991.

Its mission is to offer and optimize the quality of life of patients, relatives, caregivers and the community in general, through education, communication and services related to the disease in order to demonstrate that they are not alone in the fight against this illness. In addition, our mission is to identify, compile and disseminate scientific findings regarding this illness. In Puerto Rico it is estimated that there are from 50,000 to 60,000 afflicted persons.

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