LAGOS Presents an Exclusive Caviar Collection Supporting Keep Memory Alive & Cleveland Clinic

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May 05, 2015, 11:00 ET

PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This Spring, designer fine jewelry brand, LAGOS premieres an exclusive collection supporting Keep Memory Alive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the research, management and treatment of memory disorders. Designs from this Sterling Silver Signature Caviar collection are custom designed and inspired by the intricate curvature of Keep Memory Alive's architectural masterpiece in Las Vegas, designed by world-renowned architect, Frank Gehry.

Steven Lagos, a long time supporter, is dedicated to supporting Keep Memory Alive's efforts to provide enhanced treatment, and ultimately cures for patients and their families suffering from neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. "Keep Memory Alive is personal for me. Having two grandparents that suffered from Alzheimer's, I have seen firsthand the debilitating effects these diseases have on the victims, and the incredible emotional and physical strains that it creates within their families. It's about raising awareness and getting involved to help the patients and their families" says Steven Lagos, Founder and Creative Director of LAGOS.

"As Steven Lagos and I have both seen for ourselves the impact of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases on our loved ones, it is efforts such as this that is helping us get one step closer to funding more research and finding more treatment options for patients," said Larry Ruvo, Founder, Keep Memory Alive, "We are thrilled to be honoring our supporter Frank Gehry and celebrating this exclusive jewelry line with Steven Lagos, an internationally known designer. Their support will advance our mission to find cures for devastating brain disorders."

To celebrate the mission of Keep Memory Alive and Cleveland Clinic, 100% of the proceeds from pieces sold will benefit the incredible efforts of these organizations. "Extreme thanks to the generosity of Steven Lagos and team for which we are very grateful," says Larry Ruvo. This eight piece collection is comprised of silhouettes, including Signature Caviar bracelets, a statement cuff, cufflinks, and more. On May 27^th, the collection will be sold exclusively on http://www.lagos.com/keepmemoryalive and in our flagship LAGOS store in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.

ABOUT LAGOS: In 1977 LAGOS was founded in Philadelphia by artist and master jeweler Steven Lagos.

The brand pioneered a new category of jewelry, between fashion and fine jewelry. In 1984, LAGOS introduced what has become its signature design: Caviar. From Caviar bracelets to new collections, the brand conveys a vision of bold femininity and ignites the desire to own classic, iconic jewelry. LAGOS is available at independent jewelers and fine retailers including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and LAGOS.com.

ABOUT The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health:
The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is a unique and exciting concept in medicine: a medical center dedicated solely to the pursuit of more effective treatments for brain diseases and to the provision of state-of-the-art care for patients affected by these diseases and their families.

The multidisciplinary Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute includes more than 300 medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The institute offers a disease-specific, patient focused approach to care. Our unique, fully integrated model strengthens our current standard of care, allows us to measure quality and outcomes on a continual basis, and enhances our ability to conduct research. U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" survey consistently has ranked our neurology and neurosurgery programs among the top 10 in the nation.

ABOUT KEEP MEMORY ALIVE:
Keep Memory Alive, whose mission is to provide enhanced treatment and ultimately cures for patients and their families suffering from brain disorders, raises awareness and funds in support of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. By supporting Keep Memory Alive and its fight against brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, multiple system atrophy (MSA), multiple sclerosis (MS) and memory disorders of all kinds, we can ensure progress towards better treatments and ultimately cures will occur in Las Vegas. For additional information call (702) 263-9797 or visit www.keepmemoryalive.org.

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