The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a “Family Fun Day” on Saturday, September 27, from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm at its newly opened Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center (149 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701). The event is a celebration of community and Grandparents Appreciation Month. There will be a special guest appearance for former NY Giants’ great, two-time Super Bowl champion, Leonard Marshall. For a $25 donation, attendees can get an autograph and photo with the Giants’ legend. All proceeds will go to support the Center’s programs and services for Long Islanders impacted by dementia.
“We are thrilled to open our doors to the community and invite families to come together for a day of fun, connection, and discovery. Family Fun Day is more than just a celebration—it is our way of saying: this center belongs to you,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. “This intergenerational event is a celebration of family and community. We encourage everyone to attend, have fun, learn about the importance of brain health, and take a tour of the facility.”
Attendees can learn about the programs and services offered at the Center and enjoy an array of activities. Family Fun Day will feature intergenerational activities, including creative arts, brain games, and additional games for children, face painting, food, music, balloon artists, raffles, and more. It is a chance to bring multiple generations and local businesses together for a day of fun and learning. Take part in friendly activities designed to spark memories and create new ones. Whether you are painting alongside your grandchild, teaming up for a memory challenge, or just enjoying the laughter echoing from the dunk tank, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This special event will also mark the introduction of our brand-new Community Education & Resource Center to the community—a welcoming space dedicated to learning, connection, and lifelong support for all generations.
Among the raffles given away that day will be an autographed NY Giants football helmet signed by Leonard Marshall. Leonard Marshal is a former Pro Bowler and Defensive Lineman of the Year. In 2022, he was inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor, celebrating his accomplishments alongside other franchise legends. Leonard Marshall was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in 2013, a progressive degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma, making him among the first former NFL players to receive a clinical diagnosis while still living.
After his diagnosis, Leonard became a vocal advocate. He pledged his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation and founded Brain Unity Trust and the Game Plan Foundation to raise awareness, support research, and help athletes impacted by neurological trauma.
Centrally located in Amityville, the 11,500 square foot, state-of-the-art AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center — the first of its kind on Long Island — is accessible to the nearly 3 million residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties. The center offers free daily programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
To learn more or register for the free Family Fun Day event, please visit www.afalongisland.org.
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