I am overwhelmed at the generosity of the quilters who both donated and purchased these little quilts, purchased CDs, and donated money to put us further along the path to finding a cure. The money collected at this event doubled the money the AAQI previously collected to help fund Alzheimer's research. My very special thanks are also extended to Debbie Chenail and Judy Vaughn, my two assistants here at Mallery Press. They spend hours and hours getting ready for this special exhibit. Debbie also volunteered her time throughout the entire adventure in Houston. Nanette Zeller flew to Houston from North Carolina on her own dime to work in the booth. Kathy Dennis and Susan Pain opened their homes to us, typed out the price tags and information about the quilt, provided transportation, and with Annette Copeland, worked the booth. This could not possibly have happened without their helping hands. Our celebrity sales team whipped the crowds into a buying frenzy, AND autographed four little quilts that will find their way onto the auction block soon. They are: Alex Anderson, Charlotte War Anderson, Georgia Bonesteel, Karen Kay Buckley, Sandy Bonsib, Debbie Caffrey, Hollice Chatelain, Darlene Christopherson, Susan Cleveland, Melody Crust, Judy Dales, Nancy Brenan Daniel, Jodie Davis, Carol Doak, Robbie Joy Eklow, John Flynn, Diane Gaudynski, Flavin Glover, Morna McEver Golletz, Roberta Horton, Kathy Kansier, Helen Marshall, Dixie McBride, Kathy Miller, Sue Nickels, Linda M. Poole, Bethany Reynolds, Jackie Robinson, Sally Schneider, Ricky Tims, Barb Vlack, Donna Wilder, and Janet Jones Worley. Thank you, friends. Exhibit space was generously donated by Karey Bresenhan for the event. The Houston Alzheimer's Association provided staff to answer questions about Alzheimer's disease, and procured the "walls" for the booth which were covered with black fabric donated by EE Schenck. Thank you, EVERYONE! |