Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Kick Off Party

This is my 15th year (WOW! I can’t believe it) that I am involved with the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. I am proud to be on the Memory Walk Committee (probably about my 6th year or so, by now). This year, it is held at Lake Eola on October 3. It is the annual “big event” here in Orlando, as there are hundreds throughout the country.

In an effort to help keep the walkers energized, we did our annual “Kick Off” party for the walkers. It was held at the beautifully and recently remodeled “Ember” (formally known as “Kate O’Brien’s). Ember helped out greatly with “beverage” & appetizer specials.

We raised more money towards our total goal and of course, awareness towards the disease. As we are getting close to walk day, more and more things will be happening. We all can’t wait until October 3!

Here is a little slide show of some of the images that we captured at the event. Set your speakers accordingly and enjoy! Click this LINK.

This is your chance to help the cause to end Alzheimer’s Disease! Perhaps you have a family member – parent, aunt, grandparent, etc. that was affected by the disease. This is your chance to help make a difference. We’re on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s. Help out through this LINK.

Brides Against Breast Cancer VIP Party

The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) hosted the 4th annual Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown sale. This is a fund raiser benefitting the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. As an ABC member, we donated photography services to help the cause. Many other people and companies were involved, helping co-chairs LaVoria Buckley & Elise Enloe. So many donations – decor (Wedding Specialities) , food (Too Jay’s), cupcakes (Glass Slipper Cakery), furniture (Room Service Furniture and Event Rental) , dj/music (Tampa Bay DJ), wine (Barefoot Wines), gift bags, honeymoon vacation, videography (Treasured Moments Video Productions) and lots of helping hands!

This is a nationwide fund-raising event where thousands of wedding gowns are available for purchase. The money raised is used to grant wishes for terminal breast cancer patients. As an ongoing “friendly competition” with our Tampa-based ABC, we hope to beat them! Of course, that was all in good fun, as the efforts are for a very serious cause.

Thanks to all of the volunteers and attendees making this a great event.

Enjoy the sneak peak from the BABC VIP Party!