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Palm Beach, FL –
Brilliant colors, sparkling metallics and shimmering
lights shaped the breathtaking décor and set the
stage for the 2010 Palm Beach Gala, “Hot Latin
Rhythms,” benefiting Alzheimer’s Community Care.
Highly regarded as one of the best events of the
season, a sold-out crowd was on hand to enjoy the
festivities at Mar-a-Lago.
The evening began with a
cocktail reception poolside and silent auction in
the white and gold ballroom. Guests enjoyed meeting
and greeting Mr. Donald Trump who was in attendance.
Everyone then proceeded to the Grand Ballroom, which
was spectacularly adorned by Bruce Sutka with floor
to ceiling sheer, back-lit drapes and huge, unique
colorful centerpieces. The Steven Chase Orchestra, a
spirited Latin Dance Troupe and mambo and cha-cha
ballroom dance exhibitions by Warren and Babette
Brown provided lots of high-energy entertainment.
Tim, “the Byrdman” Byrd,
the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, introduced Larry
Butcher, Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Alzheimer’s Community Care and Mary Barnes, the
organization’s President and CEO who warmly thanked
the evening’s dedicated chairs Geri and Frank
Morrow, and reminded everyone of the importance of
the mission of Alzheimer’s Community Care.
Special highlights of
the evening included the introduction of gala
honorary chair Hermé de Wyman Miro and presentation
of the prestigious Leo and Anne Albert Memorial
Award to noted philanthropists and long-time
Alzheimer’s Community Care supporters Rhoda and
David Chase. The award, which is presented annually
at the Alzheimer’s Community Care Palm Beach gala,
is bestowed to an individual(s) who has demonstrated
generosity of spirit and kindness of heart to those
in need and who serves as a role model for
outstanding charitable responsibility.
Auctioneer Neil Saffer, led an enthusiastic live
auction consisting of: a 2010 Smart Car with
comfort package, leather seats, sun roof, power
steering and automatic sensor wipers courtesy of
Smart Center Palm Beach; an exquisite
18kt
white gold and diamond
necklace lavishly adorned with approximately
12.0ct total weight of dazzling diamonds,
courtesy of Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. and four day,
three night luxury accommodations at Raffles Beijing
and four day, three night luxury accommodations at
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The
Grand Prize Raffle a
luxurious 6 day, 5 night stay at the ultra exclusive
new 5-star HACIENDA beachfront community,
Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur,
Mexico went to dedicated gala committee member
Carla-Rae Salm.
The evening’s generous
corporate sponsors receiving thanks included:
Pfizer, Positive ID, Raffle Hotels and Resorts,
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co., Smart Center Palm Beach,
Starwood Capital and TD Bank.
Alzheimer’s Community
Care serves as an innovative model of care that
advocates for services and resources to promote and
provide specialized, compassionate, quality care to
Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders patients
and caregivers. The organization’s strategic
principle is “to place a safety net around patients
and caregivers every day.” For more information,
call (561)683-2700 or visit
www.alzcare.org.
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