BOCA RATON – The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of Florida Atlantic University’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center will present its fifth annual “Keep Memories Alive Walk,” a black tie walk affair, to benefit the Center.
The walk will take place Sunday, November 7 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton mall. The 2009 event attracted 300 walkers and raised more than $100,000.
Henry and Daisy join in the fun at the Keep Memories Alive Walk.
Caring Hearts Auxiliary board members Karen Hoffheimer and Deborah Lindstrom are co-chairing the walk with auxiliary members Debbie Gonzalez and Morgan Green. Christine E. Lynn has been named honorary chair, and Bobby Campbell has committed to be a “presenting” sponsorship. Frank and Diana Bubb are the Honorary Family.
“The Black Tie Walk Affair is a lighthearted, festive event that continues to grow in popularity and exceed our expectations,” said Patricia Thomas, Caring Hearts Auxiliary president. “It’s such a great event for friends and family to get together, dress in casual ‘black tie’ costumes, and have fun in support of the families in our community who are coping with memory loss.”
This year, the walk is dedicated to the memory of Carl Lindstrom, founder of Lindstrom Air and loving husband of co-chair and Board Member/Treasurer Debbie Lindstrom. Carl passed away in July 2010. The Lindstrom family is being honored for their many years of support and involvement in the Center, which was so beneficial to Carl and his family.
Walkers are encouraged to form teams and compete for prizes in fun categories, including Largest Team, Highest Fundraising Team, and Best Team Costume.
As a special treat for walkers, Starbucks will be open bright and early, and Grand Lux will be opening at 10:30 a.m. for brunch following the walk. This year, radio station Majic 102.7 is a proud new sponsor, providing great music and prizes the day of the event.
The Memory and Wellness Center, located on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, is part of FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and averages 16,000 visits per year. The Center offers a wide range of memory care services and programs to individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Visits begin with a comprehensive memory evaluation. The evaluation results often help diagnose a memory disorder and develop a treatment plan in cooperation with a patient’s physicians.
Christine Lynn, Anne Green, Arlette Baker and Margaret Mary Shuff
The Day Center provides an active and secure place for families to bring spouses or parents who are experiencing memory loss, and the caregiver support programs have a positive impact on life at home.
“The generosity of our sponsors and walkers enables the Center to continue state-of-the art services to families living with memory disorders,” said Denise Sparks, director of the Center. “Last year’s event helped fund 32 Day Center scholarships and caregiver support programs. We are deeply appreciative and know that each dollar counts.”
For sponsorship opportunities or additional information, call Lynda at 561-297-4066 or visit www.fau.edu/memorywellnesscenter. You can also follow the Center on Facebook by searching for “Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at FAU.”