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Fraternal Order of Eagles

Byrd Institute Clinic employees accept $5,000 donation from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, part of their annual giving campaign to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute. The organization raised a total of $120,00 for the Institute.

Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute teams with Michael Reagan

Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, with celebrity guest Michael Reagan, President Ronald Reagan’s son, shed light on the need for Alzheimer’s research at the Institute’s annual dinner.
Pictured: Thomas Conklin, Chairman, Dr. Huntington Potter, Michael Reagan, Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr.

Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Researchers

Byrd scientists at Institute’s annual dinner fundraiser.

LifeHospice Seminar

Amy Giordano, Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Director of Clinical Trials, shares information on trials at a LifeHospice Seminar for caregivers.

Leadership Hillsborough

Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute representative Jennifer Whelihan, works with other community leaders in Leadership Hillsborough to restore waters of Tampa Bay as part of their class project.

Flan Fest Ybor City

Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute increases awareness in the hispanic community by sponsoring Flan Fest in Ybor City.
Pictured left front to back: Jennifer Whelihan, Beth Granger, Stella Parker, Diana Ingersoll

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Caffeine Study Makes National Headlines

Dr. Gary Arendash talking about the effects of caffeine and Alzheimer’s on the Joey Reynolds Radio Show in New York City.

Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Golf Tournament

Pictured Top: TECO Sponsors show their support
Pictured Bottom: State Representative Rich Glorioso, pictured center, drives awareness for Alzheimer’s research

Byrd Building Memories for Generations

Ersula Odom, historian, talks with Jason Busto, community activist, about the Byrd Building Memories for Generations program.

2nd Annual Home Safety Seminar

Community leaders hold the 2nd Annual Home Safety Seminar, training Caregivers with the tools to keep loved ones safe.
Pictured: Dr. Ann Louise Barrick, University of North Carolina; Mary Jo McKay, Hillsborough Co. Aging Srvs; Melanie Meyer, Byrd Institute; Jennifer Whelihan, M.A., Byrd Institute; Dep. Jaye Bridwell, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

University Village

University Village volunteers team up with the Byrd Institute to make care packages for seniors in need.