Alzheimer’s Association’s Annual Statewide Growing Hope Gala Raises $70K

The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org/nebraska) raised $70,000 during its annual statewide Growing Hope Gala on February 11, 2017 at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. The Gala traveled back in time to the Roaring Twenties, complete with feather head pieces, fur coats and flapper dresses. The event featured a cocktail hour, live music, silent auction and Brewsky’s Blazin’ Pianos.

The 2017 Courage Award was given to Brad Anderson of Lincoln. Anderson lost his wife and high school sweetheart, LuAnne, to semantic dementia in late January. When he was not caring for her, he was donating his time and talent to the Alzheimer’s Association. Anderson is an Ambassador and Advocate, speaking to local and national groups and members of Congress. He is also the team captain of LuAnne’s Clan and raises thousands of dollars each year at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Anderson was recognized for his efforts to promote a greater understating and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, dispelling public misperceptions and moving people to take action. The award is sponsored by the Association’s partner, First National Bank.

The Association would like to thank the more than 250 guests who helped to make the Growing Hope Gala a success. A special thank you to all sponsors, especially Platinum Sponsor Pen-Link and Gold Sponsors CountryHouse Residences and The Arbors. Together, more than $70,000 was raised that will go directly towards Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association visit www.alz.org/nebraska.