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Follow on Google News | 'Creating Hope' Gala Raises $378,770 for Orange County Alzheimer's Care and Support ServicesLocal nonprofit event honors supporters and inspires Alzheimer's community
Following the organization's split last year from the national Alzheimer's Association, AOC held its finest and most inspirational gala yet - attended by nearly 350 supporters and highlighted by a powerful video featuring individuals and families served by the nonprofit. Guests participated in silent, live and fund-a-need auctions, generating thousands in proceeds. With 100 percent of all funds raised staying in Orange County, AOC is able to direct all funds toward its no-cost care and support programs and services for the 84,000 Orange County residents affected by the disease, as well as accelerate local research to find treatments and prevention. "This year's gala (https://youtu.be/ AV Irvine (http://www.avirvine.com/) During the festivities, AOC recognized four community partners for their unwavering commitment to the organization: Philanthropy Partner: Diane Mondini, CEO, Caring Companions at Home (http://www.caringcompanionsathome.com/) Recognizing the need for the elderly to stay at home while receiving quality healthcare, Mondini created Newport Beach-based Caring Companions at Home. An advocate for seniors and caregivers, Mondini (https://youtu.be/ Corporate Partner: Farmers & Merchants Trust Company (http://www.fmtrust.com/) A business staple in Orange County, Farmers & Merchants (https://youtu.be/ Volunteer Partner: Pat Soldano A volunteer for 10 years, Soldano (https://youtu.be/ Community Partner: The Sanchez Family The Sanchez children (https://youtu.be/ Gala proceeds were generated through sponsorships, underwriting, ticket sales, donations and silent, live and fund-a-need auctions. The spirited live auction was headlined by Angels and Ducks luxury suite tickets, a two-night stay at the posh Montage Resort and a Tesla day rental, dinner at the Wilcox Manor and airfare from Alaska Airlines. The gala was chaired by Jacqueline Dupont and Marc Carlson, and Eydie and Dave MacInnis. In addition to the presenting sponsor and chairs, donors included Lia and Victor Assad and the Iacocca Family Foundation, Farmers & Merchants Trust Company, Tony and Ginger Allen, Debi and Tom Pavlik, Sid Petersen and Sycamore Chiropractic, Assured In-Home Care, Diane Mondini of Caring Companions at Home, Alison Hahn, Catherine Beaumont, Atria Senior Living, Barry Hoeven, CareCHOICES, Debbie and Mel Benner, Nancy and Mike Deschenes, KPMG, Linda and Burton Young, Paul Hastings, LLP, Robin Strasser, Silverado, Frances and Richard Gadbois and Sloane Street, The Frome Family Foundation, The Sanchez Family, United Healthcare, Vista Gardens Memory Care, First American Trust and JLC Associates Inc. About Alzheimer's Orange County Alzheimer's Orange County provides programs and services, free of charge, to Orange County residents with Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders, their families, caregivers, and the community. Alzheimer's Orange County began as an independent 501c3 nonprofit in 1982, became a chapter of the national Alzheimer's Association in 1984, and in December 2015, became an independent nonprofit again with all fundraising going toward care, support and research in Orange County, Calif. Alzheimer's is a devastating neurodegenerative illness that weakens the memory and other cognitive and emotional functions. For more information, call the Helpline at 1-844-373-4400, or visit www.alzoc.org Find Alzheimer's Orange County on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ End
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