David Cassidy has been cast for Season 11 of The Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump, playing to raise money for the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation. This is the fourth installment of The Celebrity Apprentice, and it premieres on NBC on March 6 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.
Cassidy, 60, is best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s TV series The Partridge Family where he starred alongside celebrated actress Shirley Jones. Cassidy has enjoyed a successful career as a teen idol, pop star and recording artist and still performs regularly.
"We are thrilled that David has chosen the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation as his charity of choice," said Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., president and medical director of the ARPF. "David's choice helps to raise the profile of the need for more prevention-related research in the area of Alzheimer's, something we have been advocating since 1993. We are encouraged that his appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice will give hope to the millions of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and those on whom they rely for their care."
The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation has been working toward preventing memory loss since 1993. Through education and clinical research, with a particular focus on the power of meditation, the foundation is dedicated to helping individuals maximize brain health and function, regardless of age or stage of life. Visit www.AlzheimersPrevention.org.