Alzheimer’s Arkansas honored several individuals who advocate for family caregivers at the Champions of the Year event at the Chenal Country Club on August 13.
The annual fundraiser began with a cocktail reception, followed by an evening buffet and included live and silent auctions.
The evening’s award recipients were Jane T. Svetz, Volunteer of the Year; Margarita Olive, Caregiver of the Year; and Vivian Trickey Smith and the late Dr. Alan Smith, Ginny and Bob Shell Award. The final award, which went to David Rainwater, was Champion of the Year.
Alzheimer’s Arkansas is a nonprofit organization that provides free services, resources and financial assistance to family caregivers across the state.
– Story and photos by Cary Jenkins
Debbie Rawn, Melissa Longing and Michael Squires on August 13, 2024 at Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Christiane and Joe Childers with David Williams on August 13, 2024 at the Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Mark and Cindy Matteson on August 13, 2024 at the Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Ginny Hogue Vivian Trickey Smith, Michelle Trickey Rector and Bobby Rawn on August 13, 2024 at Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Morgan Warden and Grace Squires on August 13, 2024 at the Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Teresa Loden and Vayle Hope Benedict on August 13, 2024 at the Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
John Rainwater, Susan Rainwater, Danny Rainwater and David Rainwater on August 13, 2024 at Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Susan Grice, Gaylle Scott and Baker and Ginny Kurras on August 13, 2024 at the Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Brian and Angie Davis on August 13, 2024 at the Chenal Country Club (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)