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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO





                     DEAR FRIEND,

                     Welcome to the Visionary Women’s Afternoon Tea! We are delighted
                     to reunite with all of you in this beautiful space, and grateful to Sharon
                     Lawrence for agreeing to serve as our host for the day.


                                                     The Visionary Women’s event highlights the
                                                     fact  that  women are disproportionately
                                                     affected by Alzheimer’s at a significantly
                                                     higher rate than men. In addition, women
                                                     make up  the majority of caregivers  for
                                                     those living  with  Alzheimer’s or another
                                                     dementia.

                                                     That’s  why I am so proud  to recognize
                                                     our  wonderful honorees  this  year: Nancy
                                                     Paulikas (in memorium), Supevisor Janice
                        Heather Cooper Ortner
                                                     Hahn, and Marisela Diaz. It is especially
                                                     touching  for us  to highlight  the impact
                     they’ve had on our community on International Women’s Day, which
                     is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of
                     women in our society.


                     It is my pleasure  to recognize our  wonderful sponsors, Board of
                     Directors, and donors without whom none of the work we do would be
                     possible. I would also like to thank Randi Jones for her work as chair of
                     our planning committee, and the other women on the committee for
                     their support and dedication to this event.


                     Finally, I want to extend my most heartfelt thanks to each of you for
                     supporting our event today. As always, every dollar you give stays
                     local in our community.  Thanks  to  your support, our programs are
                     always free for families.  We know we could not do that without you.


                     With gratitude,








                     Heather Cooper Ortner
                     President & CEO
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