2009 Galas
| Frederick Forget-Me-Not Gala |
| Baltimore Memory Ball: "Dancing Stars" |
10th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala- Frederick, Maryland
On April 4th, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted the 10th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala at the Holiday Inn at Francis Scott Key Mall.
For the third year in a row, the theme was “Dancing Stars.” Ten local “star couples” picked for their commitment to the Frederick community and the Alzheimer’s Association, learned two ballroom dances and performed at the Gala for the guests and judges.
The ten couples competed for one of three trophies: “You’re Our Star” Trophy awarded to the couple who raised the most funds for the Alzheimer’s Association and two Judges’ Choice Trophies (Professional/Amateur partners and Amateur/Amateur partners), awarded to the couples whose dance scored the highest scores from our judges.
This year’s “You’re Our Star”Trophy was awarded to Steve and Paula Biggs for raising over $8,000.00 in “votes” (one dollar = 1 vote)!
The Judges’ Choice Trophies were awarded to Craig Bukowski and Shabri Moore (Professional/Amateur partners) and to Timi Mantzouranis and Kevin Clark (Amateur/Amateur partners).
Overall, the 10th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala raised $75,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. Thank you to Donna Gaver- Gala Committee Chair, the Gala Committee Members, “Dancing Stars,” and corporate sponsors for your support!
Memory Ball 2009 “Dancing Stars”- Baltimore, Maryland
On April 18, 2009, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted Memory Ball 2009 “Dancing Stars” at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel.
At the Gala, Dorothy Hamill received the Helen S. Schulze Award from Pizza Hut of Maryland for her support throughout the years in raising funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Guests enjoyed crowd- pleasing dance performances by our “Dancing Stars,” members of the community picked for their leadership and commitment to support the Alzheimer’s Association.
Over 400 guests were entertained by the salsa, tango, cha cha cha, and samplings of many other dances. Each couple was judged by our guest judges: “Downtown Diane,” Brian Lawrence, Jackie Marhefka, and Molly Shattuck.
Linnyette Richardson-Hall and Jody Moscaritolo received the “You’re Our Star” trophy for receiving the most “votes” (one dollar equals one vote). Linnyette and Jody raised over $13,000!
Lee & Christine Gedansky received the Judges’ Choice trophy for their Waltz.
The Memory Ball 2009 “Dancing Stars” raised over $150,000 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Thank you to Joyce Kuhns and Jane Sewell - Gala Committee Co-Chairs, the Gala Committee Members, “Dancing Stars” and our corporate sponsors for your support!
