IRVINE, CA, May 25, 2011
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Alzheimer's Association of Orange County will host its 2011 gala, "An Affair to Remember: On Safari" to raise raise money and awareness in the fight against Alzheimer's. The event will be held at the Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado Canyon on June 4 at starting at 5 p.m.
Guests will tour Rancho Las Lomas' permanent exotic animal collection from around the world. The venue's exquisite gardens interspersed with majestic creatures make for an unparalleled wildlife experience. Guests will also enjoy entertainment and sophisticated campsite dining under the stars.
The evening will be presented by Dorothy A. Dougher of Laguna Hills Estates, in memory of Gerard J. Dougher, and by the Argyros Family Foundation, in memory of Olga Argyros.
This year, the Alzheimer's Association is pleased to honor:
• The Crean Family Foundation, Philanthropy Partner
• Silverado Senior Living, Corporate Partner
• Cal Optima, Community Partner
• Debi Dougher Pavlik, Volunteer of the Year and Event Chair
"We are extremely grateful to our sponsors and honorees who have shown the highest commitment to eradicating Alzheimer's disease," said Alzheimer's Association, O.C. President & CEO Jim McAleer. "Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States; the 4th in Orange County. It will affect one in six baby boomers, and it can decimate the lives and finances of all affected. Through fundraising events such as this, we can help change the course of this disease. We cannot let Alzheimer's disease be the legacy we leave for generations to follow."
Special guest entertainer for the evening will be Susan Egan. On Broadway, Egan starred in the title role of "Thoroughly Modern Millie;" won critical acclaim as Broadway's longest-running 'Sally Bowles' in Cabaret;" and most notably, received both Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for "Best Actress" as the original 'Belle' in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."
Some of the auction items that will be available include transportation by private jet to Napa with a private guesthouse, a relaxing week in picturesque Languedoc, France, (private cottage for two provided, of course), and other favorites like a Broadway Escape to New York and dining at five star restaurants. To preview the auction items online, please go to: http://www.alz.org/oc/documents/Gala_Auction_Preview.05.13.11%281%29.pdf?tr=y&auid=8388822
To make a reservation online, please go to https://www.kintera.org/faf/Gala/ECReg.asp?ievent=452184&lis=1&kntae452184=9D8CF2E84219431E809A3826EEBF5EAA, or call Mary at 949.757.3769 or Lynn at 949.757.3702.
About Alzheimer's Association, Orange County
The Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services — provided at no charge — to meet myriad and evolving needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, caregivers and the community. For more information, please go to, http://www.alz.org/oc, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
SPONSORS
Title Sponsor $25,000
Dorothy Dougher, Laguna Hills Estates
Arygos Family Foundation
Table Sponsor: Serengeti Seeker $5,000
Lia and Victor Assad
Cardflex
Kaiser Permanente
Debi and Tom Pavlik
Silverado Senior Living
The Gordon Foundation
Table Sponsor: Tanzania Traveler $3,000
Mel and Debbie Benner
Mary Dougher Foster
Gateway One Lending & Finance
Parker Aerospace
San Clemente Villas
Toyo Tires
Venue Underwriter $10,000
Nancy and Sidney Peterson
Headline Entertainment Underwriter $5,000
Alison and Bob Davis
Silent Auction Underwriter $3,500
Lia and Victor Assad
Registration Underwriter $2,500
McKenna BMW
Live Auction Underwriter $1,000
Lia and Victor Assad
Safari Animal Underwriter $1,500
Tiger
Matt Walker and Alicia Packard
Guardian Angels Homes
Zebra
City National Bank
Cats
Laurel and Dan Clark
Live Animal Underwriters $1,000
Monkey
In Home Care Solutions
Boa
Pricilla and Walter Eeds
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