The 3rd Annual Purple Party

The 3rd Annual Purple Party

- Savor the Memories

Benefiting-

           

Friday, June 14th, 2013

7:00 PM -11:00 PM

Beatnik Studios - 2421 17th Street Sacramento, CA. 95818

Join us for a fabulous Purple evening Featuring gourmet faire, local wines & brews, live music, silent auction, and the legendary "PURPLE HAT".

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk To End Alzheimer’s benefits the 40,000 people living with Alzheimer’s and their families in the Sacramento area by providing programs and services, and by helping to fund research to find way to prevent this devastating disease.

 

Limited Ticket Availability - $30 each (All Inclusive)

Indoor & Outdoor Event - Work/Cocktail Attire.

-Of course we encourage you to get creative with Purple!

 

Tickets available here:
 

 

 

 

 

Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures:

An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease in 2013. This includes an estimated 5 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals younger than age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer's.

In 2012, 15.4 million family and friends provided 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care to those with Alzheimer's and other dementias — care valued at $216.4 billion, which is more than eight times the total sales of McDonald's in 2011

In 2013, the direct costs of caring for those with Alzheimer's to American society will total an estimated $203 billion Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Younger-onset (also known as early-onset) Alzheimer's affects people younger than age 65. Nearly 4 percent of the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s have younger-onset.

Team Kelly's Heroes - Walking together for 10 years in our fight against Alzheimer's

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A Day with Ellis Paul at the Crocker Art Museum

We had the great opportunity of seeing Ellis Paul perform at the Crocker Art Museum Saturday for a fun family hour of music.   For those who are not familiar with who Ellis Paul is...Ellis Paul is one of America's most distinguished singer/songwriters, and had won numerous awards including an unprecedented 14 Boston Music Awards.

Karly and Wyatt had so much fun singing and dancing to his fun, creative, toe-tapping music.  Truly inspiring, and so entertaining.  I loved it!

We purchased two CD's, The Dragonfly Races for Karly, and The Hero in You for all of us to enjoy.  The later CD features 14 inspiring songs about true American heroes written by Ellis for both parents and children to enjoy.

If you ever have the chance to see Ellis Paul, jump on it!  You won't be disappointed!

Meeting Santa for the first time...

With Thanksgiving gone in a flash, we have found ourselves getting excited for Christmas!  We kicked off December with our Annual Harkness Street Holiday Progressive Party.  20 people...and we had the main course.  Yikes!  Lots of work, but fun!

Last night we went to Taylor's Market Holiday Open House for a little wine tasting, cheese sampling, and a visit with Santa.  Yes, it was Karly's first time meeting Santa.  As we walked in the door, she saw Santa standing there and screamed "SANTA!"  She was giddy with excitement! Not at all as I thought she would be...timid and afraid. 

She sat on Santa's lap and this is their conversation: Santa - "Have you been a good girl Karly?"  Karly: "Yes!"  Santa:  "What would you like me to bring you for Christmas?"  Karly:  "Apple Pie!"

Well, I wish it was that simple!  So, Christmas Eve I'll be busy making Apple Pie. :-)

Walk To End Alzheimer's and Team Kelly's Heroes

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A letter to Grammy

Dear Grammy,

The other night Karly and I watched The Sound of Music for the very first time together.  I was so surprised to see Karly's eyes glued to the screen.  She was so entranced with the singing, dancing and kids that nothing could distract her.  I was so excited, as it is my all time favorite movie introduced to me by you.  I remember going to the theater with you to see it...it was part of our special Grammy and Kelly time.  Every time I see this movie I think of you and the fun times we shared.  I only wish you could meet Karly - our beautiful blue eyed little girl.  I know you would love her and she you.

As Karly grows I will tell her all about you and how special our relationship was.  She now uses the pooh bear plate and bowl you made me when I was little.  I tell her "Grammy made this for mommy when I was little just like you".  Karly replies with an energetic "yes!"

Karly will grow to know you, see your pictures, and know how much I love you.

XOXO,
Kelly