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SOCIAL
HOPE IN THE HAM
Fundraiser at The Fennec Helps Support Cancer Victims During Treatment
The Fennec was the site of the Hope in the Ham fundraiser Aug. 4. The event benefited the American Cancer Society’s Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge and was co-hosted by chairs Cathy Marks and Suzie McCullough.
Hope Lodge is a place where cancer patients and their caregivers can stay free during treatment.
Live music was provided by T.U.B. and the event’s signature drink was provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Hope in the Ham is a pre-party for the ACS’ annual Hope Gala, to take place Aug. 20 at a private club in Birmingham. ❖
Event co-chairs Cathy Marks and Suzie McCullough.
James Dixon and Marcy Bradford Kelli Kelly, Tena Ajlouny, Cathy Marks, Heather Young, Sally Morano, Lesley King, Anna Comer and Suzie McCullough
Baker and Allison Chambliss and Jackie and Paul Currie Mark Imig and Ed Holloway
Brian Edwards, Dow and Liz Briggs Tom Montgomery, Tena and Naseem Ajlouny
Live music was provided by T.U.B.
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Kickoff at the Zoo
Young Man’s Death Sparks New Cancer Foundation
Panoramic views of the Birmingham Zoo from its outdoor plaza greeted guests at the kickoff party for the John Michael Pierce Foundation on July 31.
A live band entertained while cocktails and door prizes were featured at the sold-out event.
The foundation’s mission is to build awareness of esophageal cancer in young adults. Its namesake was a man who loved getting people together but whose life was cut short by esophageal cancer.
Pierce was 24 when he was diagnosed in April 2021 and died five months later. ❖
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
Alexandra Nysewander, Rachel and Blaine Morell and Turner Bass Christopher and Michelle Jenkins, Patti and Jeff Pierce and Teri and Bob Glick Erin Korn and Matt Creighton
Cory and Ashley Whitsett and Erin and Jack Prewitt
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Robert Sorrell, Madeline Hand, Jordan Howard and Stephanie Sorell
Searcy and Braden Morell Elena Cassinelli and Caroline Leak Peter Clemens and Zoe Coutras
Charlie Sharbel and Cameron Bruce
Jenny’s Treasures
Event Raises Money for the GBHS
The second annual Jenny’s Treasures fundraiser for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society was held on July 30. Bob Alden hosted the party at his home in Inverness.
The event is a memorial benefit by close friends of Jennifer Tedder Alden, (right) who passed away suddenly two years ago. She was a philanthropist and fund raiser for the humane society.
Proceeds from an auction and games at the event will benefit the humane society. ❖
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Art on the Rocks
Art Highlighted in the Museum’s Fundraising Party
The Birmingham Museum of Art revived its popular Art on the Rocks party Aug. 5 after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19.
The evening downtown featured a variety of entertainment, including a concert by Grammy Award-winning artist Eric Bellinger, DJs and an interactive mural. ❖
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
Jake Hunter, Emily Bentley, Matthew White, Mindy Rohr, Anna Hudson and Sam Kniskern
Meleesa Jack, Sheri Leonelli and Mary Jane Mathias
Julie Mariott and Jessica Daviston Brion Carlson and Brandy Moore Jordan Rubin, Rachel Bean and Michelle Barron
Shelby Vickers and James Carnathan Dorothy Reynolds and Marion Hall
Rehab Reality...
by Judy Butler
My Treatment Home
One of the key differences between Bayshore Retreat and most other rehabs is the environment. One walks into my foyer not a lobby. Clients can raid the pantry or refrigerator for a nighttime snack. There’s no vending machine, but rather drinks in the refrigerators and a shopping list on the counter where they can add anything they would like to have except alcohol, of course.
The home environment is healing in itself. Clients are continually thanking me for “allowing” them to come to my home. Beyond the home itself it’s also the staff. They’re not judgmental, but rather there to help clients be comfortable and find a new beginning.
Admitting that someone has a problem is huge and the decision to do something about it is also huge. It’s also scary with the unknown of what rehab would be like. This is one reason we created Bayshore Retreat to be a place that would take the ‘fear out of rehab’.
Clients bring their cell phone and laptop and are able to work remotely while there. Oh, sure there plenty of counseling and activities, but there’s also time that can be spent checking in with work. We adapt the daily schedule to accommodate those who have to have a meeting or whatever might require their attention.
At Bayshore Retreat we work hard to prepare our clients for their new beginning with tools for success. With that come his or her After Care Plan such as where they will live, work and any follow-up counseling. People leave there with a new outlook and the understanding that we’re only a phone call away.
