My Grandma died in 2007 from Alzheimer's. We kept her home with us instead of putting her in a nursing home. We are lucky enough to have a large family so there was always someone here to take care of her. It was, and still is, extremely hard. We miss her so much. Watching her just drift away from us was one of the hardest things that we have ever dealt with. During her last days, we had hospice come to our house. They kept her comfortable but it certainly didn't make it any easier for us, though they did try. My husband was so overcome with emotion at the end, that this song just came to him on his way into work. He called it "Family Glue". We have decided to sell the song and donate 50% of the profits to the Alzheimer's Association. I know that you will all be able to relate to it, it is completely amazing. It has been 2 years and the song still brings me to tears, but it also helps me. I hope that his song will do the same for some of you. I just want to say everyone out there is in my prayers, I understand what you are going through.

~In Loving Memory Of Our Grandma, Anita Fahey~

Thank you for reading this,
Elisa Gomez

New York Recording Artist Illy Rap Raises Awareness And Money For The Alzheimer's Association

KINGSTON, NY- JULY 18,2009— Music talent Illy Rap is raising awareness and donating 50% of the proceeds from his new single “Family Glue” to the Alzheimer’s Association. Jarel Worthington a.k.a. Illy Rap has had a personal experience with the devastation that Alzheimer’s disease causes. In 2007, his grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s came to an end when the disease took her life. ”Family Glue” is written about and dedicated in the memory of his grandmother. Illy Rap says, “I think it is important to engage in this way through my music efforts. I feel if there will be any medical breakthroughs, there has to be broad public support and mainstream recognition.”

The growing in popularity Illy Rap will release his song “Family Glue” It is already well known, through research, that poetry and music play a role in helping Alzheimer’s patients with their memory. This is another creative way that Illy Rap’s poetry-in-motion is being used to help eliminate Alzheimer’s disease.

Illy Rap has made his way into the music business by starting his own record label in 2005, IllyRap Recordings. Since then, his music has been recognized by New York City and local radio, he mentors youths and organizes music workshops at community centers, and he has worked with A-list celebrities and many other remarkable talents. In only a few years the label has solidified itself as a major force to be reckoned with in the Record Biz. Through his passion for music, he has attained friends and colleagues in Music and Show Business. Illy Rap continues to make new music on a day to day basis, he also attends local music showcases and makes special guest appearances at red carpet events.

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