Gala
ALZHEIMER’S
ASSOCIATION GALA IS
‘PURE IMAGINATION’
‘Imagination Ball’ Promises a Night of Inspiration
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n the evening of March 27th, the Del Mar Country Club
in Rancho Santa Fe will be transformed into a world of
pure imagination as the Alzheimer’s Association welcomes
supporters to honor the important work of its San Diego /
Imperial Chapter.
For the thousands of people who have or will have Alzheimer’s
but have yet to show symptoms, the Association’s services will be critical to
enhancing their quality of life, and if they are successful, have contributed to the
ultimate goal of finding a cure. “The Imagination Ball represents a
chance for the Alzheimer’s Association to celebrate the strides we’ve
made in research and caregiving as well as the promotion of healthy
living, while acknowledging the importance and increased need for
funding and awareness,” Katie Croskrey, the chapter’s Executive
Director shared with GB Magazine.
GreatCall, a leader in connected health for active aging with health
and safety solutions for older adults and their family caregivers,
will be recognized for its important contributions to the Alzheimer’s
community. “GreatCall’s mission of meaningful work is what originally
led us to the Alzheimer’s Association,” says David Inns, GreatCall
CEO. “What keeps us involved is the organization’s commitment to
a world without Alzheimer’s disease. The entire GreatCall team, from
our headquarters to our Caring Centers and throughout Best Buy
Health, is deeply appreciative of being honored as the first honoree
at the Imagination Ball. We come to work every day to help save
lives – to enable older adults to live more independently and safely,
all while giving their family caregivers peace of mind. Working with
the Alzheimer’s Association to support research and awareness is
the center of what gives our work meaning.”
Karen and Gene Wilder
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Karen Wilder, the wife and primary caregiver for her husband, the
greatly loved actor Gene Wilder, who passed away from Alzheimer’s
in 2016, will also be recognized for her work as a volunteer building