Susan and Jim Draddy
2024 Rita Hayworth Gala Philanthropy Award Honorees
It is our great privilege to honor Susan and Jim Draddy with the 2024 Rita Hayworth Gala Philanthropy Award.
Jim and Susan know firsthand the heartbreak that Alzheimer’s can have on a family. Susan has lost both of her parents and Jim lost his father to the disease. Because of their connection, they are determined to make a difference for their children and the millions of other families who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia.
We recognize Susan and Jim for their 15 years of committed support to the Alzheimer’s Association. They have spent a decade as leading members of the Rita Hayworth Gala Steering Committee and served as chairs of the gala in 2015. As chairs, they helped build awareness with new audiences and raised a staggering $1.3 million for the care, support, and research initiatives of the Alzheimer’s Association.