We were pleased to attend Coalition for At-Risk-Restoring Youth (CARRY’s) 10th Annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton. Noted dermatologist, Dr. Pearl Grimes, founded the non-profit.
The gala was hosted by talk show personality Rolonda Watts, Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett (“What’s Love Got To Do With It”) and Bassett’s husband, Courtney B. Vance. Vance has won a Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and has also been nominated for a Golden Globe.
Also honored was Dr. Robert Blackman of Healthcare Partners, who has served as a member of the CARRY Board for seven years.
Entertainment was provided by the legendary Thelma Houston, known for her hit, “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” Houston was also the first female Motown artist to win a Grammy for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance.
Among the celebs and VIP’s enjoying this exciting event were the cast of “People v. OJ Simpson”, Tasha Smith (“For Better or Worse”) John Savage, Kim Estes and Kate Linder (The Young and The Restless).
Kudos to Gala Chair Dr. Pearl Grimes and her hardworking committee, who have successfully provided assistance and serve as role models for over 5,000 at-risk and foster care children in Los Angeles.
Hollywood royalty came out to support the film debut of Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles’ “Broken Memories.”
Ron Howard and his gorgeous daughter Bryce Dallas Howard were there to support patriarch and star of the film Rance Howard.
Rance’s wife Judy lost her battle with Alzheimer’s last year, and this poignant film served as a memorial to her.
Following a gala reception, we viewed “Broken Memories” directed by Michael Worth, which tells the tale of an Alzheimer’s patient and his family caregiver, which touched our heart. Talented actor Ivan Sergei portrays the son, and we were pleased to attend with our friend, casting director Pamela Shae, who had cast Sergei in Aaron Spelling’s “Charmed”.
Since November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles is the only local full-serviced non-profit in our area, we wish much success to this film that brings attention to this devastating disease.
