The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Gala, held on January 24th at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, honored those who fight the disease on a daily basis. Five caregivers were recognized for their role in caring for their loved ones: Jack Lorenzen, Jack Fuhs, Joan Johnson, George & JoAnn Churley, and Pat Quattrocchi. They all attended the event and shared their struggles with this devastating disease, currently the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.
Special thanks go out to Presenting Sponsor, HoriSun Hospice. Dr. Robert Bleicher of HoriSun Hospice spoke at the event and helped to honor those who are caregivers, especially in the world of hospice care. Other sponsors included CountryHouse Residences, Runza Restaurants, and Phat Jack’s BBQ. Patrons dined on a meal donated by Sysco, The Nebraska Pork Producers Association, and the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. Chef Jack Harding and his team deserve special recognition for their fantastic Cajun charcuterie display during the cocktail hour.
The 2015 Gala, under the direction of co-chairs Kim Kallhoff and Josh Wolfe, raised a grand total of $80,532. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association provide care and support for those battling the disease, and fund research to find a cure. To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association
visit www.alz.org/nebraska.