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Roaring HOPE The Gala brings out Dallas' most engaged and philanthropic community members. PAPERCITY PROMOTION T he Aging Mind Foundation's 11th annual gala, presented by Link Pharmacy and co- chaired by Dawn Greiner and Tia Wynne, along with honorary chairs Tracy and Ben Lange, furthered the organization's goal of funding research toward discovering the causes of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Upon arrival at the Thompson Dallas, guests perused the big-board auction goodies and listened to bops from DJ Jen Miller. The Rainwater Charitable Foundation's president Jeremy Smith and scientific program director Amy Rommel spoke about their organization's partnership with AMF for the second consecutive year to support research grants that will be funded through the 2025 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop. Before the live auction began, Gracelyn Nix — daughter of AMF board of directors president Jonika Nix — spoke about her relationship with her grandmother, and one guest was moved to match all gifts up to $50,000. The auction included an art performance by A Night of with the Aging Mind Foundation Photography Tamytha Cameron and Nate Rehlander Dallas speed painter Gabino Martinez, whose works are inspired by song lyrics. While "The Greatest Show" reverberated throughout the ballroom, he rapidly painted all sides of an enormous canvas on stage, then flipped it upright to reveal a lion, which the auctioneer sold to the highest bidder. The most sought-after auction item was an exclusive getaway to a private villa in Puerto Vallarta, which sparked a lively bidding war among guests. Afterwards, it was time to truly celebrate, and guests headed to the dance floor, powered by the rhythms of Intensity Band. Spotted: Emcee Derek Blount, Laree Hulshoff, Ben Fischer, Corky Nix, Sammey Mihos, Libe and David Lindsey, Anne and Steve Stodghill, Sami Arslanlar and John Clutts, Tara and Jeff Versfelt, Sheridan and Brian Reeder, Anne and William Seanor, James Cagle, Olivia Lowery, Heather Winn, Alexa Parker, Carey and Dr. Todd Moen, Sara and Connor Terry, Graeme Ross, Chance Chase, Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, and Carol and Tom Hatton. Tia Wynne Dawn Greiner Dr. Todd Moen & Carey Moen Ben & Tracy Lange Olivia Lowery Emily Friedman Sheridan Reeder Jonika & Corky Nix, Stacy Bowers Bethany & Derek Blount, Nancy Leazer 74