According to AWARE Dallas President Karen Koop, “My wish for the holidays is that friends and families with loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias join us as Friends of AWARE Dallas. By becoming a Friend, you gain access to valuable resources on Alzheimer’s, build meaningful connections with others on a similar journey, and play a vital role in making a … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: AWARE Dallas
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2025 AWARE Affair Will Be Boot Scooting At Gilley’s With Cowboy Chic Highlighted By Purple Coats
When asked when Alzheimer's Disease was first detected, there are those who claim it was back in 2000 BC. No one's around nowadays who was there when that was revealed. But for centuries the loss of memories was written off as a condition of aging. Then in 1906 Alois Alzheimer addressed the 37th Congress of Psychiatrists of Southern Germany about a 51-year-old woman, Auguste … [Read more...] about 2025 AWARE Affair Will Be Boot Scooting At Gilley’s With Cowboy Chic Highlighted By Purple Coats
AWARE Dallas Grants And New Board Announced For 2024-2025
AWARE Dallas President Karen Koop has announced the grant recipients and board members for 2024-2025. Joining Karen in leading the organization are the following board of director officers: Treasurer Emily Collins, Finance Stacey Angel, Finance-Elect Catherine Weber, Corresponding Secretary Ellen Mata, Recording Secretary Rosanne McAdams, Programs Mari Epperson and Karisti … [Read more...] about AWARE Dallas Grants And New Board Announced For 2024-2025
AWARE Affair Went Western At Gilley’s Dallas To Raise Funds In The Battle Against Alzheimer’s
Unlike in years past, when the AWARE Affair fundraiser was all cocktail dresses and stilettos, 2024 Event Co-Chairs Angie Carpenter, Kamilia Smith and Lacey Young decided to party it up with a western flair on Friday, April 12. And where else would boot scootin' be more appropriate than Gilley's Dallas? In addition to the dining and dancing, the night also saluted those who … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Went Western At Gilley’s Dallas To Raise Funds In The Battle Against Alzheimer’s
Denim Will Rule 2024 AWARE Affair’s “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health” To Kick Down Alzheimer’s
AWARE Dallas is shifting its fundraising plans. Instead of stilettos and business suits, the 2024 AWARE Affair Co-Chairs Angie Carpenter, Dr. Kamilia Smith and Lacey Young are hankering for a more western feel with “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health.” Taking place on Friday, April 12, at Gilley’s Dallas, the event fighting Alzheimer's has also corralled some longtime AWARE … [Read more...] about Denim Will Rule 2024 AWARE Affair’s “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health” To Kick Down Alzheimer’s
JUST IN: 2023 AWARE Affair To “Artfully” Raise Funds For 19 Beneficiaries Fighting Alzheimer’s
Despite the day’s frigid temperatures, underwriting letters are hitting mailboxes with news about the 2023 AWARE Affair. According to AWARE President Dr. Holly Hull Miori and Event Co-Chairs Lori Bush, Pamela Musgrove and C’Mone Wingo, the evening of cocktailing, dining and bidding will take place on Friday, April 14, at Lighthouse ArtSpace. It’s the perfect spot to fit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 AWARE Affair To “Artfully” Raise Funds For 19 Beneficiaries Fighting Alzheimer’s
AWARE Affair Silent Auction Is Online Now For Friday’s AWARE Dallas Fundraiser
With the 2022 AWARE Affair's "Soaring to New Heights Fighting Alzheimer's" taking place this Friday at Star Skyline Hangar at the Braniff Centre, AWARE Dallas President Karisti Julia, Event Chair Sharon Ballew and Co-Chair Mari Epperson have sent word that the silent auction is already available online here. In addition to an evening of cocktailing, dining and bidding, … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Silent Auction Is Online Now For Friday’s AWARE Dallas Fundraiser
2022 AWARE Affair Is Soaring To New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s With A Starry Flight Plan
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
JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced
While many fall and winter event planners are being faced with the possibility of coming up with Plan B for their upcoming fundraisers due to Delta, the AWARE Dallas group has announced its 2021-2022 board and recipients. When it was founded in 1989, AWARE was made up of “a small group of passionate and civic-minded Dallas women” to fight Alzheimer’s which was pretty … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced
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