2024 Reason to Hope Gala, Vermont

About the Event

Join us Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 4:30 pm for the 13th annual Reason to Hope Gala. Reason to Hope is our gala-style, annual fundraising event that unites the community in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The Gala is designed to recognize community partners who join us in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, while also raising much needed funds, primarily from our corporate partners.

Collectively, The Reason to Hope Galas have raised over $1.1 million to fund crucial programs and services to help Vermonters living with dementia and their caregivers, expand our advocacy efforts on the federal and state level, plus invest in cutting-edge research worldwide.

The event will include an expanded cocktail networking reception celebrating our corporate, healthcare and philanthropic community partners, an inspirational keynote speaker; Jamie Ryan, Director of Residential Life at St. Johnsbury Academy & National Life - Life Changer of The Year Nominee, Corporate Honoree; Kinney Drugs, Community Partner Honoree; Betsey Bianchi, live & silent auction and incredible entertainment. 

Opening Band: She Was Right
A four member band that consists of Colchester residents Jim Neary (percussion, vocals) Stewart Foster (guitar, vocals), Winooski resident Cait Hoffmann (vocals) and from Monkton, Otto Funke (bass, vocals) Over the years, the band has played at numerous local venues and private gatherings, and cover acoustic songs from many artists of various decades including James Taylor, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss and many others. With smooth guitar stylings, and Cait’s beautiful voice ‘She Was Right’ will engage you in an evening of music that will have you tapping your feet and singing along.

Headliner Entertainment: Carlise Guy & The Nu Blu Band
This high energy 6-member group pairs a tight rhythm section led by Mark Maddox on lead guitar, Dan Henley on drums, with powerful vocals of Carlise Guy, the dynamic daughter of the Legendary Blues eight- time Grammy award winner, Buddy Guy. They perform a wide range of genres; Blues, R&B, Pop, and Motown. Their soulful sound is enough to make any audience get up and dance. It's always a party when NuBlu is on stage. They've performed across the country and around the world, from huge outdoor festivals in Brazil, FL, Ohio, & IL to intimate nightclubs in Chicago. https://www.thenubluband.com/

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