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JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors

Dec 2, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Whoa! The Dallas Arboretum is going to be as busy as an accountant right around the middle of April. On the heels of the Mad Hatter’s announcement yesterday about its fundraising slated for the afternoon of Thursday, April 15, the 2021 Aware Affair organizers just announced that the Aware Dallas event will take place the very next day (aka Friday, April 16) at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors

BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation

Oct 5, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation

Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”

Sep 21, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Aware Affair, Aware Dallas President Barbara Glass has already started regrouping for 2021. She has revealed that the annual fundraising Aware Affair's “Celebrate The Moments” would honor Barbara Sypult with the Inaugural Founders Award and Gail Plummer with the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award, who were to have been celebrated … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”

June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual

Jun 15, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While folks are putting their toes in the water to test the new protocol of getting out-and-about, a couple high-profile fundraisers have just sent word that they're canceling this year’s events. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re slacking off trying to haul in funds for their programs. If you have some spare change, they sure would appreciate your sharing it. Here’s … [Read more...] about June 15 Update Of Cancellations And Going Virtual

JUST IN: Aware Dallas’ Regrouping Following Aware Affair Cancellation Nets $315,000

Jun 5, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For some nonprofits, COVID-19 put all their spring fundraising efforts behind the eight ball, literally. Still others scrambled to regroup and make the best of it. Such was the case of Aware Dallas, when its Aware Affair had to be canceled. Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey and Event Co-Chairs Kersten Rettig and Clark Knippers looked at what they could offer to help … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aware Dallas’ Regrouping Following Aware Affair Cancellation Nets $315,000

Canceled Event SOS: Aware Dallas’s 2020 Aware Affair

May 8, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey, With a heavy heart, the board of Aware and chairs of the 2020 Aware Affair canceled the 2020 Aware Affair Celebrate The Moments’ “Unmask the Myths” gala scheduled for Friday, April 3, due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Just over 330 tickets had been sold – well on the way to an expected attendance of 450. This … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Aware Dallas’s 2020 Aware Affair

Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey Reveals Future Leadership And Aware Affair Plans

Apr 29, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2019-2020 Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey held the final meeting of her tenure. Taking place in the virtual universe, Jolie made some announcements before having a presentation by Dr. Steve Small, dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. Despite the 2020 Aware Affair not being held on Friday, April 3, due to … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey Reveals Future Leadership And Aware Affair Plans

MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s

Dec 23, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, “My initial wish is simple-that Alzheimer’s disease would go away.  But, since that is probably not going to happen in 2020, there are some thoughts to ponder.  Here are some startling facts that demonstrate the why we should all be concerned: “Last year, someone died every 66 seconds with Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s

Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Features A Rock-Star Researcher, Actress Mariel Hemingway — And Reason For Optimism

Nov 26, 2019 9:30 AM by Glenn Hunter

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, a "rock-star" Alzheimer's researcher, looked very happy during an appearance at Leslie Ann Crozier's Triumph Over Alzheimer's 2019 International Forum and Dinner in Dallas on Tuesday, October 22. That very day, it seems, news reports had circulated about the surprising early-trial success of a new Alzheimer's disease drug called aducanumab. The reports were said … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Features A Rock-Star Researcher, Actress Mariel Hemingway — And Reason For Optimism

JUST IN: 2020 Aware Affair Plans Announced With Emphasis On “Unmasking The Myths”

Nov 6, 2019 9:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With the biggest turnout ever, the 2020 Aware Affair’s kick-off party at Stephanie and Bennie Bray’s Highland Park home tonight was a smash hit, and deservedly so. The Brays’ way-too-cool home was bulging with art and loads of Aware longtime supporters and newbies to learn about the plans for the annual Aware Affair fundraiser. Red-haired Aware President Jolie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Aware Affair Plans Announced With Emphasis On “Unmasking The Myths”

Martha And Doug Hawthorne To Honorary Co-Chair Inaugural “Enchanted, An Event To Remember” On Leap Day

Oct 29, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Leap Day (aka February 29) comes but once every four years and it’s a Saturday on 2020 calendars. Claiming the date for a fundraiser is the Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for its inaugural Enchanted, An Event to Remember. With the fundraiser taking place at The Hall on Dragon, Event Chair Catherine Weber has revealed that Martha and … [Read more...] about Martha And Doug Hawthorne To Honorary Co-Chair Inaugural “Enchanted, An Event To Remember” On Leap Day

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