Letters have been arriving in snailboxes with information about the 2022 AWARE Affair being co-chaired by Sharon Ballew and Mari Epperson. The theme will be "Soaring to New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s" with good reason on Friday, April 8. Not only are they aiming for the stars to benefit area organizations in the battle against Alzheimer’s, it’s going to take … [Read more...] about 2022 AWARE Affair Is Soaring To New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s With A Starry Flight Plan
Alzheimer's/dementia
AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
For months leading up to the 2021 AWARE Affair: Celebrate the Moments — Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled, one of the highlights was to be the evening’s surroundings. It was to be held on Friday, April 16, just after Easter at the Arboretum for guests to “joyfully meander along the tree lined paths.” But when the big day came, North Texas was drenched by hours of rain followed by a … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
Pajamas for Seniors has expanded its program of providing PJs for older residents. With Mother's Day quickly approaching, they have undertaken "Music, Memories and Mumus" for "female residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and/or related dementia." Thanks to a $6,000 grant from Alzheimer's Foundation of America, they will … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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