‘Shopping to Remember’ luncheon raises $13,000 for
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 13, 2010) – The Women’s Council of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI), a dedicated group of community volunteers committed to raising funds and awareness on behalf of the nonprofit Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation, hosted the fashion-inspired fundraising event Shopping to Remember generating $13,000 in support of programs and services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families.
Shopping to Remember was held Wednesday, April 7 at Silverleaf Country Club in North Scottsdale. The shopping extravaganza attracted more than 100 guests including Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation board members Heidi Berkley, Peggy Federico, Suzi Hilton and Julie Lavidge.
Attendees sipped mimosas and sangria while perusing and purchasing merchandise from an array of specialty boutiques catering to fashions for women and children. Participating retailers included Belle Bijoux, Heidi Boutique, JewelYa, Michka, Scottsdale Jean Company, Swank and UrbanKidz.
Dubbed “retail therapy,” Shopping to Remember is a precursor to the annual A Night to Remember tasting and cocktail gala held in the fall in support of family and community service initiatives at BAI.
The 4th Annual A Night to Remember, co-chaired by Women’s Council members Peggy Federico and Amy Goff, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at P.F. Chang’s at The Waterfront in Scottsdale. To learn more or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call (602) 747-4608 or e-mail.
About Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation, a partner to Banner Health Foundation, secures and stewards charitable contributions to advance Banner Health’s mission to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care. Specifically, contributions to Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation support the nonprofit Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in its mission to end Alzheimer’s disease without losing a generation while setting a new standard of care for patients and families. Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation is supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.org/AlzFoundation
Contact:
Kristine Burnett
(602) 747-4032
e-mail
