A special way of communicating - Alzheimer's Association

The complete Memory Walk results will be available in our
next newsletter.We are eager to recognize the many
sponsors, committee members, prize donors, fundraising
teams and individuals who collectively helped to MOVE
the Alzheimer’s cause forward!
Commemorative tribute watercolor
Since 2005, Sponsor Tribute Plaques have been presented to
the Memory Walk Sponsors in appreciation for their
generous support of the walk.The 2008 artist is 19 year old
Paige Heinen, a student at Edmonds Community College.
Paige created the digital art piece to celebrate the diverse
backgrounds and cultures that unite around the Alzheimer’s
cause at Memory Walk.
All photos of the walks are available online at
www.alzwa.org on the various walk web sites.
Photos from the Pacific Northwest Memory Walk can also
be viewed and purchased online at
www.TeamPhotogenic.com/9017.The proceeds of the
online sales will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Tasteful Evening a resounding
success!
With meals prepared
tableside by 16 local
top chefs, the
Alzheimer’s Association
4th Annual Tasteful
Evening delighted
192 guests with
delicious food and
a lively auction.The
sold-out fundraiser
brought the best and
A raspberry chocolate desert dazzled diners.
brightest food-loving
Seattleites to Bell Harbor on June 12th in support of the
Alzheimer’s Association.
An evening of dining pleasure kicked off with a cocktail
hour featuring p.i.n.k.Vodka Lemonade Martinis and live
music by harp guitarist David Powell. Next, guests moved
into the dining room for their personalized five-course
tableside dinner paired
with donated local
wines. Board Member
Brad Goode of
King 5 News emceed
and acted as lead
auctioneer for the
evening, while Board
Member Brian Olive
introduced special
guest speaker
Kim Steppe.
Laughter and cheer graced every guest
in attendance.
Kim Steppe spoke of
her personal experiences with Alzheimer’s disease.
Her husband,Tom Robbie, was diagnosed with early-onset
Alzheimer’s disease a few years ago. Kim told of the trials
her family now faces on a daily basis, but offered hope and
inspiration for other families faced with the disease.
The family travels together,Tom still bikes up to 100 miles a
day, and their two young daughters lead full lives filled with
friends and activities at their local school. Kim noted,“This
may not be the reality that I had in mind for myself 20 years
ago, but this is my reality now and I’m living it the best I
can.”The Alzheimer’s Association wishes to thank Kim for
offering courage and inspiration to all in attendance by
sharing her story.