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Supporter Profile: FUNDRAISING
WHY I GIVE EVENTS

Joyce Brandman
Several fundraising events are held throughout the
Community leader, year, and each has a different purpose.
entrepreneur, philanthropist,
friend of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles An Unforgettable
Evening® is an
Giving back to others provides a tremendous amount of intimate garden
joy to Joyce Brandman, and that joy is reflected in all her party fundraiser with notable entertainment. This
various roles in the community – as president of the Saul year featured the incredible Emmy and Tony Award
and Joyce Brandman Foundation, as a longtime community winning actress and singer Kristen Chenoweth. The
activist, and in her many other volunteer activities. The
Foundation was established to support various charitable event includes an exquisite dinner and benefits the
causes including healthcare, education, women’s issues, Disney Family Fund of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles.
Jewish causes, aging issues, medical research, the disabled, The Visionary Women’s
and military personnel. “I have been very fortunate to have
learned from my family and my late husband, Saul Brandman, Tea honors women each
the importance of philanthropy,” Joyce explained. year who make a
difference in our community.
Because Joyce is moved by the significant impact Alzheimer’s Attendees enjoy an exclusive afternoon of tea
Los Angeles has on the entire community, she chose to honor
the nonprofit with a generous grant from the Saul and Joyce and delectable treats. The Connie Keiter Breaking
Brandman Foundation. This support will allow Alzheimer’s Los Boundaries Award is presented for innovative,
Angeles to continue critical outreach efforts to underserved creative, or groundbreaking efforts related to
communities, providing high-quality programs and services Alzheimer’s advocacy, care, or research, and the
to thousands of people in Los Angeles, always at no charge. Caring Hearts Award recognizes an unsung hero
whose selfless efforts bring comfort and inspire
“I feel humbled that I can support these critical efforts of others. This year’s event was hosted by Emmy-
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles as they provide services and programs nominated and SAG Award-winning actress,
to people and their families directly touched by the disease.
When people are in need of help and assistance, they can’t wait Sharon Lawrence.
months for help. This is what so impressed me with Alzheimer’s Our 2nd Annual Making Memories festival was
Los Angeles: their compassionate and immediate response to headlined by Grammy Award-winners Los Lobos
people in crises.“
and featured other beloved local bands. It was held
In addition to providing support for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, downtown on Sunday, November 13, at LA State
the Foundation provides support for more than 100 charities Historic Park and featured delicious cuisine from
locally, nationally, and internationally. “I am the happiest some of LA’s best food trucks along with information
when I can help another person overcome some of the booths focusing on brain health and other healthy
challenges they are facing,” Joyce shared. lifestyle opportunities. With around
We are grateful for people such as Joyce Brandman who 1,500 attendees, it
are committed to improving the lives of people in our local raised awareness
community through personal philanthropy and to the and support for
Saul and Joyce Brandman Foundation for their support of the cause.
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles.