Alzheimer's Association gala 2016

Darienites Attend Gala Benefit Raising $350,000 for Alzheimer’s Association

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Darienites were among the 500 people packing L’escale at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor in Greenwich, CT for Celebrating Hope 2016, the fourth annual benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. Guests, dressed in the Alzheimer’s signature purple, were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the waterfront terrace, a special dinner menu created by Chef Frederic Kieffer and entertainment by Kunjan Collective and The What Up Funk Band. Amid the stunning purple orchids from Winston Flowers, bidding was brisk for the live and silent auction items including the popular Year of Shoes from Richards of Greenwich. The event raised more than $350,000 to support the 74,000 Connecticut residents who are living with the disease and their 177,000 caregivers. Bill and Jack Mitchell of the Mitchell Family of Stores were recognized for their unwavering support and received a symbolic glass slipper.

Lisa Koorbusch 4-11-16

Alzheimer’s Awareness Campaign to ‘Paint’ Darien Purple

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During the upcoming Paint the Town Purple Campaign (April 23 to 30), the town of Darien will go purple to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter’s upcoming benefit, Celebrating Hope. 

The campaign, spearheaded by Darien resident Lisa Koorbusch, will honor the 73,000 people who are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease in Connecticut. Many Darien businesses have pledged their support and will create eye-catching displays in and around their storefronts featuring purple pinwheels and window clings. Paint the Town Purple partners include: Baubles; Beadz Boutique; Darien Sport Shop; Double Exposure Consignment; Everything is Rosey; Folly Design Elements; Frederic & Company; Gofer’s Ice Cream; Green and Tonic; Grieb’s Pharmacy; Grove Street Plaza; Hands on Pottery; Helen Ainson; Kennedy’s Barber Club; Kirby & Company; Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines; Panera; Spree; Sugar Bowl Diner; Sunny Nails; The Toy Box; Tina Dragone; UCBC Bagels and Uncle’s Deli. On Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m., Tina Dragone will host a special shopping event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter. Paint the Town Purple, spearheaded by nine town ambassadors, will unfold throughout six Fairfield County communities, and 300 businesses will display Gardens of Purple in and around their storefronts.