What an amazing season of Galas for the Alzheimer’s Association in Hagerstown, Frederick and Baltimore!
This year’s “Dancing Stars” theme generated incredible awareness and funds raised for our programs, services and research efforts. “Dancing Stars,” selected for their passion for both the Alzheimer’s Association and dancing, performed complex and entertaining dances while competing for audience “votes”($1 = 1 vote).
Each Gala was a smashing and star-studded success. Our heartfelt thanks to our generous Corporate Sponsors, Dancing Stars and Gala attendees for helping to raise over $305,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Save the Date for 2009!
Memory Ball dates:
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| Frederick: | April 4, 2009 | Lynfeld Event Complex | |
| Baltimore | April 18, 2009 | Hilton Baltimore | |
Memory Ball 2008: Dancing Toward a Cure
| Baltimore Gala |
| Frederick Gala |
On April 5, 2008 the Memory Ball 2008 “Dancing Stars” presented by Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. was held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. This year’s “Dancing Stars,” included: Dr. Majid & Bita Fotuhi, Dorothy Hamill & Tim Murphy, Heather Keller & Stephen Nadeau, Diane Lyn & Neil Mitten, Dr. Peter & Karen Rabins, Dr. Samuel & Carolyn Ross, Molly Shattuck & Genya Bartashevich, and Brandy Washington & Mario Nicholson.
The eight couples competed for one of two trophies: You’re Our Star Trophy awarded to the couple who raised the most funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Judges’ Choice Trophy, awarded to the couple whose dance scored the highest scores from our three judges.
The runners up for the You’re Our Star Trophy were Dorothy Hamill & Tim Murphy and the runners up for the Judges’ Choice Trophy were Dr. Majid & Bita Fotuhi. The winners of both the You’re Our Star Trophy and Judges’ Choice Trophy were Molly Shattuck & Genya Bartashevich.
Molly Shattuck raised over $72,000! All eight dance couples combined to raise over $128,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association! The Memory Ball 2008 “Dancing Stars,” presented by Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. raised over $240,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association!
On Saturday April 26, 2008 the 9th Annual “Forget-Me-Not” Gala was held at Lynfield Event Complex in Frederick. Our dancing stars were Dr. John & Kelli Baker, Mary Louise Riser & Larry Celey, Dr. Ashok Gorwara, Jen Kilpatrick, Carol Mahoney, Eric & Sheila Nichols, and Alex Sincevich.
The first runners up for the Judges’ Choice Award were Mary Louise Riser and her husband Larry Celey. The winners of the Judges’ Choice Award were Jen Kilpatrick and her partner Alex Sincevich. The first runners up for the People’s Choice Award were Jen and Alex (again!) who raised $6,438. The People’s Choice Award went to Dr. Ashok Gorwara and Carol Mahoney who raised $6,540. All together the dancers raised a total of over $24,000. The event raised over $55, 000.
The 5th Annual Alzheimer’s Memory Gala in Hagerstown was held on February 23rd at the Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown. Over 125 guests danced the night away before and after the competition of the “Dancing Stars of Washington County.” The Hagerstown Lindy Hop group gave an excellent performance during intermission.
Our “Dancing Stars of Washington County” were Vicki & Wayne Creek, Jenny & Danny Fleming, Scott Hershberger & Anita Killcrece, Tammy & Mark Siegrist, Pam & Steve Springer, and Chris Vores & Karen Ziska.
Scott Hershberger and his partner Anita Kilcrece were the first runners up for the People’s Choice Award for outstanding fundraising, raising a total of $1,205. Karen Ziska and her partner Chris Vores were the top fundraising couple with a total of $2,380 raised. The first runners up for the Judges’ Choice Award for technical dancing skills were Pam & Steve Springer . The first place Judges’ Choice Award went to Chris Vores and Karen Ziska with the best waltz. The dancers collectively raised almost $7,000 through contributions from family, friends and colleagues. The event raised a total of $10,000.
