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AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING with Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Raises Over $500,000 for the Disney Family Fund of Alzheimer's Greater Los AngelesAlzheimer's Greater Los Angeles hosted its fourth annual An Unforgettable Evening last Sunday on May 1st. Raising over $500,000, the intimate garden party featured nine-time Grammy award winners, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. An Unforgettable Evening was held on the grounds of a historic Santa Monica estate, drawing in 250 of Los Angeles' best known philanthropists. The elegant affair started at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and tapas dinner by Great Taste Catering, followed by a live auction and one-hour concert performed by Mr. Alpert and Ms. Hall. An Unforgettable Evening's host committee included Susan Disney (News - Alert) Lord & Scott Richard Lord; Mark & Debbie Attanasio; Amb. & Mrs. Peter H. Dailey; Abigail Disney & Pierre Hauser; Roy P. & Sheri Disney; Timothy & Neda Disney; Josh & Beth Friedman; Amb. & Mrs. John Gavin; Stephen & Claudia Glynn; Stanley & Ilene Gold; Bob Iger & Willow Bay; Jerry & Terri Kohl; Michael & Liz Nyman; Dr. Bill Resnick & Michael J. Stubbs; Marc & Eva Stern; Anne Sweeney & Phillip Miller; Alfre Woodard & Roderick Spencer. Other guests also included: Selim Zilkha & Mary Haley. The event was made possible by the generosity of sponsors and partners: Amazing Grace Design, Angeleno Magazine, The Bel Air, The Walt Disney Company, Don Francisco Gourmet Coffee, Galpin Aston Martin, Loeb & Loeb, PwC, Shamrock Holdings, Shepherd Kaplan LLC, UBS, and Zenith. ABOUT THE DISNEY FAMILY FUND: As a loving memorial tribute to Patricia Disney, her children (Susan Disney Lord, Abigail Disney, Roy P. Disney, and Timothy Disney) established the Disney Family Fund to benefit Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles. The Fund supports programs and services for famlies from diverse communities throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The Disney family recognizes that Alzheimer's does not discriminate; therefore, they are committed to ensuring that no one goes without access to essential programs, services, and resources, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, geography, age, or socio-economic status. The Disney Family Fund provides support, education, and connections when people impacted by Alzheimer's or dementia need it most. About Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles: Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (formerly known as Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter) provides programs and services free of charge to individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias, their families, caregivers and the community. Low cost training and education are also offered for professionals. Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles began as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1981, before affiliating with the national Alzheimer's Association in 1984. Effective January 7, 2016 all Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles fundraising will stay local, focusing on care, support, advocacy, and research across Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Alzheimer's is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that weakens the memory and other cognitive and emotional functions. For more information, call the Helpline 24/7 at 1- 844-HELP-ALZ or visit www.alzgla.org.
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