Brilliant
colors, sparkling metallics and shimmering lights shaped the breathtaking
décor and set the stage for the 2010 Palm Beach Gala, “Hot
Latin Rhythms,” benefiting Alzheimer’s Community
Care. Highly
regarded as one of the best events of the season, a sold-out crowd was
on hand to enjoy the festivities at Mar-a-Lago on January 15, 2010.
The
evening began with a cocktail reception poolside and silent auction in
the white and gold ballroom. Guests enjoyed meeting and greeting Mr.
Donald Trump who was in attendance. Everyone then proceeded to the Grand
Ballroom, which was spectacularly adorned by Bruce Sutka with floor to
ceiling sheer, back-lit drapes and huge, unique colorful centerpieces.
The Steven Chase Orchestra, a spirited Latin Dance Troupe and mambo and
cha-cha ballroom dance exhibitions by Warren and Babette Brown provided
lots of high-energy entertainment.
Tim, “the Byrdman” Byrd,
the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, introduced Larry
Butcher, Chairman
of the Board of Directors of Alzheimer’s Community Care and Mary
Barnes, the organization’s President and CEO who warmly thanked
the evening’s dedicated chairs Geri and Frank
Morrow, and reminded
everyone of the importance of the mission of Alzheimer’s Community
Care.
Special highlights of the evening included the introduction of
gala honorary chair Hermé de Wyman Miro and the presentation of
the prestigious Leo and Anne Albert Memorial Award to noted philanthropists
and long-time Alzheimer’s Community Care supporters Rhoda and David
Chase. The award, which is presented annually at the Alzheimer’s
Community Care Palm Beach gala, is bestowed to an individual(s) who has
demonstrated generosity of spirit and kindness of heart to those in need
and who serves as a role model for outstanding charitable responsibility.
The evening’s generous corporate sponsors receiving thanks included:
Pfizer, Positive ID, Raffle Hotels and Resorts, Rosenberg Diamonds & Co.,
Smart Center Palm Beach, Starwood Capital and TD Bank.
