What an incredible day full of hope! Thank you to the many leaders, sponsors, donors and staff who made yesterday's event possible. Together, we raised a record-breaking $640,000 for Alzheimer's and dementia care, support and research! My heart is full of gratitude. 💜
💜 What an inspiring day at the Power of Purple: A Reason to Hope Luncheon! Over 520 guests came together on Thursday, March 12 at the Fairmont Chicago, raising a record-breaking $640,000 to support critical Alzheimer’s care, support and research. A huge congratulations to our awardees: Champion Award Winner Marty Wilke, Professional Caregiver Award Winner Nam Kyu Kim, and Family Caregiver Award Winner Ashley Walker. Your leadership and dedication continue to inspire us all. This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, speakers, and event leadership. Special thanks to our emcees Paul Lisnek and Jeanne Sparrow, and to our guest speakers Dr. Rebecca Edelmayer, Dr. Jeffrey Katula, and Dayna and Adam Nielsen. Grateful congratulations to our Co-Chairs Jim Wong, Mekeda Johnson-Brooks, James Mark , Kelly Lowery, along with the entire Host Committee, for their tremendous work in bringing this event to life. A heartfelt thank you to our Champion Sponsor, Franciscan Ministries, and to all our generous sponsors whose support fuels our mission. We’re grateful to every donor and attendee for giving us a reason to hope as we work together to #ENDALZ. If you’d like to join us in supporting this vital mission, you can make a gift at: https://lnkd.in/gh3S9DcJ 💜
It was amazing! 💜
Congratulations! That's amazing. What an inspiring event.
Love to see it! 💜