OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Hope Gala Honors Beard Family
Thursday, September 19, 2013 • 17
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The American Cancer Society’s 33rd annual Hope Gala raised more than $285,000 to support cancer research and provide support services for patients receiving cancer treatment at Birmingham metro area hospitals. The Aug. 24 event honored the late Major and Mrs. Charles D. Beard Jr. and their family. Charles Beard founded Alabama Home Health Care, Inc. in 1970. Now known as Alacare, the company is the state’s oldest and largest privately-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency. Alacare is headed up by Beard’s son, John Beard, and his daughter, Susan Brouillette. Gala chairmen were Lois Bradford and Pratt Austin-Trucks. More than 500 guests and members of the Beard family attended the black tie event, which was designed by Dorothy McDaniel. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, participated in live and silent auctions and danced to music from The Undergrounders. A special request was made at the end of the evening for donations to help support the American Cancer Society’s Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, a home away from home for many cancer patients traveling to Birmingham for treatment. Mike Royer of Alabama’s 13 emceed the gala. Guin Robinson was the auctioneer. Some of those in attendance at the 2013 Hope Gala included Emily and Josh Anderson, Jennifer and Jimmy Ard, Gail and Jeffrey Bayer, Louise and John Beard, Kelli and Gary Beard, Lois and George Bradford, Marcy Bradford, Martha Bradford, Lenora Pate and Steven Brickman, Leigh and Gene Bromberg, Susan and David Brouillette, Tommy and Lisa Jernigan Bruhn, Terry Chapman, Pratt Austin-Trucks and Christopher Cole, Missy and Stewart Cox, Michelle and Jim Creamer, Lynn and Alan Creighton, Jane Huston and Claiborne Crommelin and Jenny and Sonny Culp. Others attending to show their support for the American Cancer Society included Lee and Bill Dawkins, Katherine and Forrest DeBuys, Paul and Jacqueline DeMarco, Kathleen and Edmund Doss, Miki and Brian Edwards, Elizabeth Farrar, Melaine and David Geary, more photos at Donna Greene, Penney and Roger Hartline, Emily and Sam Heide, Mary Elaine and Robert Jolly, Robin and Brad Kidd, Katrina and Jeff Logan and Janet and Matt Lusco. Also attending the gala were Beth and John Lyda, Laura and Burton McDonald, Jack Armistead, Randall and Carmen Morrow, Lynn and Scott Ortis, Dr. Edward and Barbara Partridge, Beth and Sandy Pitman, Nan and Marlin Priest, Amy and Mike Royer, Lisa Sharp, Andy and Laura Sink, Stephanie and Brad Sklar, Jimmy Taylor, Dr. Scott and Amy Tully, David and Karla Turner, Laura and Jessie Vogtle, and Peggy and Scott Williams. The Hope Gala benefits the American Cancer Society’s research and patient support programs throughout the Birmingham area, including Road to Recovery, Reach to Recovery, the Hope Lodge and Look Good…Feel Better. Last year’s event raised more than $310,000. ❖
ABove: From left: David and Susan Brouillette, Laura McDonald, Louise and David Beard. Left: George and Lois Bradford, Amy and Mike Royer, Pratt Austin-Trucks and Chris Cole. Photos special to the Journal
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