AWARE 2018-2019 MEMBERSHIP FORM 
Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease Since 1989
AWARE is dedicated to fighting Alzheimer’s disease by providing funding and support to programs, projects, and research provided by nonprofit organizations that actively help all individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease in Dallas and the greater North Texas area.
Please print the membership form, fill out and mail in with your fee or go to the online form.
Many of you may know of my best friend, Dana Drago who passed away this year due to early-onset Alzheimer’s. What you may not know is how Dana gave of herself to others. She was recently honored as Volunteer of the Year for Mi Escuelita School where she taught yoga to preschool children. Mi Escuelita is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Dallas/Ft Worth with multiple locations. Since 1978, they have helped preschool-age children receive an affordable qualified and enriching education.
The award ceremony was held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas and attended by Dana’s friends and former co-workers from Comerica Bank. When I received the award on Dana’s behalf, I offered a few brief comments about Dana.
“…After retiring from a rewarding career at Comerica, Dana searched for ways to make a positive impact in the community. She brought her love for yoga and her amazing positive attitude to the children and staff at Mi Escuelita. Even as she battled this unforgiving disease, she and I prepared weekly yoga classes for the children at Mi Escuelita each with a special message of love and hope. Although this gave Dana a source of comfort and purpose, she told me many times the children gave back more to her than she could ever have imagined…”
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Last week, Cryo1one Dallas sponsored an Alzheimer’s fundraiser with Misty Keown of Premier Concierge. The event raised more than $2000 to help find a cure and better treatment for Alzheimer’s disease! This past February, one of Misty’s best friends, Dana passed away at age 58 due to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Misty now works hard to find fun ways to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s and to find partners willing to join the fight.
Premier Concierge also offers help and resources for those caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s. Please take a look at “Dana’s Angels” for more information.
On August 12, 2017, the 10th Annual BvB Dallas Powder-Puff Football Game will be held at the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park starting at 7:30 p.m (with an after-party immediately following!). BvB Dallas is the local chapter of a national, young-professional organization working to raise awareness, funds, and support to TACKLE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE.
Help Misty and her friends by supporting Team Blonde with coach Mike John. Make your donation today at https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MTYyMjM=/5432
AWARE (Alzheimer’s Women’s Association for Research and Education) proudly welcomed friends and supporters to a luncheon on May 10th at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. The keynote speaker was Dayna Steele, author of Surviving Alzheimer’s with Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine.
Steele stressed the importance of telling “your story” about Alzheimer’s disease in order to help support the families touched by this horrible disease. I highly recommend her book to help give you support and guidance during your journey with Alzheimer’s.
Pictured below L-R: Cynthia Spigel of Northwestern Mutual and AWARE member, Matthew Edwards of Dave Perry-Miller, Dee Holley of Advocare, and Misty Keown of Premier Concierge, both AWARE member/volunteers.
The Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am Golf Tournament and Auction was hosted on May 15th at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano. It was a day of fun on the course while raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease! Dee Holley and Misty Keown volunteered with other AWARE members to monitor the golfing action.
The day ended with an awards presentation and live auction with Honored Guest Speaker – Hall of Famer, Jim Sundberg!
Before my best friend, Dana Drago, passed away in February 2017 due to early-onset Alzheimer’s, I promised her I would do my part to help find a cure for this horrible disease. As a part of my efforts, Premier Concierge was a sponsor at the BvB Dallas 2017 Benefactors’ Brunch on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Tower Club in Dallas.
Thank you to BvB Dallas for honoring and celebrating their 2017 Beneficiaries with us: UT Southwestern Fellowship, Center for Brain Health, Center for Vital Longevity and Baylor AT&T Medical Center. It gave me hope hearing their research progress and knowing we are getting closer to finding a cure!
Dee Holley & Misty Keown at the AWARE 2017 Gala
A wonderful time was had by all at the AWARE Gala on Saturday evening April 8, 2017. Founded in 1989 by a small group of passionate and civic-minded Dallas women, AWARE has raised and donated over $12 million so far in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. These dedicated women created A.W.A.R.E. (Alzheimer’s Women’s Association for Resources and Education). Today, men and women of all ages have joined the fight.
As an example of the fundraising options, a silent auction was held with several luxury items. Misty won a Portrait Setting with Isabelle Guillen and a “party clutch” from LVcr8.
AWARE is proud to support nonprofit organizations that share their mission and are also dedicated to fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Together we will make a difference.
Join or donate to AWARE now. Join the fight. Become part of the solution.
