Aware President Jolie Humphrey just announced the Dallas and Collin County grant recipients for 2019-2020. Some are new; some are vets of Aware’s support of organizations “on the frontlines in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.” And the recipients and their programs are: Baylor Healthcare System: Continued salary support for the Baylor AT&T Memory Center to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aware President Jolie Humphrey Reveals 13 Grant Recipients For 2019-2020
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2019 Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Plans And New Ambassadors Revealed
Leslie Ann Crozier rallied her Triumph Over Alzheimer’s (TOA) inner circle for a “Private Preview Party" on Wednesday, May 22, at the Plaza at Turtle Creek Residences’ Conservatory. In addition to longtime supporters like WFAA’s Pete Delkus, Dr. Mark Goldberg, Millie and Dr. Ken Cooper, Ramona Jones, Carol Seay, Jimmy Westcott, Billie Leigh Rippey with Paige Locke, Bobbie Sue … [Read more...] about 2019 Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Plans And New Ambassadors Revealed
Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's has become the 21st century's most stealthy disease. It doesn't happen suddenly with a rash or an ache. Initially it might be written off as just normal forgetfulness. But then it transcends to less and less brain awareness. And it effects are not limited to just the patient. It touches their family and friends, both emotionally and financially. Lee "The Six … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For Aware Affair
On the eve of Valentine's Day, the Aware crowd strolled and shopped the Highland Park Village merchants to fundraise. It made so much sense for the ladies to find the right frocks to wear for the upcoming Aware Affair's Celebrate The Moments. Just past 7 p.m., Aware President Sharon Ballew told details of the event and offered the opportunity for guests to have Aware Affair … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For Aware Affair
A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Times Springs Forward Sunday
As the annual evacuation of North Texas gets underway this weekend due to spring break, its timing is just perfect. With Daylight Saving Time starting at 2 a.m. on Sunday, the “loss” of an hour won’t be so very hard to bear for those on holiday. On the other hand, those trying to adjust their circadian clock to the time change will just try to bravely make the best of it. … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Times Springs Forward Sunday
A Simple Thank You To … BvB Dallas
From The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Paddock Malcolmson, “Despite our varying missions, non-profits face similar issues. One that is top of mind for many of us is how to engage the next generation of leaders. Given the population The Senior Source serves, making a connection with younger individuals can prove even more challenging. “Enter BvB Dallas. Entirely … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … BvB Dallas
Plans Revealed At Tavia And Clark Hunt’s Home For 2019 Aware Affair’s Celebrate The Moment
Just a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving on Friday November 9, Tavia and Clark Hunt opened their home for Aware President Sharon Ballew to reveal the plans for the organization's annual fundraiser, Celebrate the Moments. In addition to telling the details of the spring event, there was a touching story about one of the co-chair's personal experience in dealing with her … [Read more...] about Plans Revealed At Tavia And Clark Hunt’s Home For 2019 Aware Affair’s Celebrate The Moment
MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
According Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, “Recently, with the help of our caretakers we were able to get my 90-year old mother and her wheelchair to Santa’s workshop, and have her join me on Santa’s lap for a photograph. Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago by Dr. Roger Rosenberg. While it was a lighthearted moment, that experience … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Helping Restore Ability
Helping Restore Ability has been serving the North Texas region for 41 years. As a long time participant in North Texas Giving Day, we understand the benefit of a single day on which North Texans engage and support each other. It is this same culture of giving that is seen in the attendants that serve our disabled clients every day. Helping Restore Ability provides in-home … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Helping Restore Ability
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
According to Triumph Over Alzheimer Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, In January of 2017, Harvard University’s Dr. Rudy Tanzi, in Forbes magazine, said “Alzheimer’s will be the biggest epidemic in medical history. I’m shocked that people are not panicked about what this disease is going to do to the country.” Ten months later, in the same publication, Dr. Tanzi asserted that … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute
There was a sizeable turnout at the George W. Bush Institute May 7 for the Triumph Over Alzheimer's Forum and Dinner. In fact, at least 275 tickets were sold for the special evening. The robust result meant that Leslie Ann Crozier's startup nonprofit Triumph Over Alzheimer's—which aims to advance research into the irreversible brain disease—has come from out of nowhere to raise … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute