Jolie D. Humphrey, of Highland Park, describes herself as a charity chick, one who’s prone to drag husband, Bart, along to such events as the AWARE Affair 2025: Boots Buckles & Brain Health gala.
“My good friend Venise Stuart, who was president at the time, asked me to chair the AWARE Affair back in 2018,” Humphrey noted. “At that time, I had not heard of AWARE North Texas, but became deeply involved and invested because of how important our mission is in helping the Alzheimer’s community by funding our grant programs and nursing scholarships.”
What kind of work does it do?
AWARE North Texas brings our community together to fight Alzheimer’s by funding local grants that provide care, support, research, and nursing scholarships to make a lasting difference in the Dallas and North Texas area. Our main fundraiser is the AWARE Affair, usually held in April. And it’s a lot of fun! Plus, through our membership, we offer informative and educational luncheons throughout the year.
Why do you support it today?
Because I’ve seen the toll Alzheimer’s takes on me personally with my grandmother years back, and on friends with early onset. As a community, AWARE North Texas is creating lasting change and hope for the future for those facing Alzheimer’s.
What would you say to someone else considering a donation to the nonprofit this year?
This year, AWARE North Texas is funding 18 local grant programs focused on Alzheimer’s care, research, support, and nursing scholarships. Your gift would be supporting this compassionate network of Dallas and North Texas organizations helping real people living with Alzheimer’s every day. Because Alzheimer’s is a heinous disease. Your gift truly matters.
