Western-themed fundraiser is May 14

The Alzheimer’s Family Services Center’s ninth Annual “A Gathering of Friends…” will feature a Western theme at the Westin South Coast Plaza on May 14.

This year, the annual fundraiser pays tribute to Don Killian, an attorney and longtime resident of Orange County, who is a participant at the center.

In addition, Orange County philanthropists Tom and Pat McDaniel are being honored as the Distinguished Friends of 2009 for their generous support of the center and all it offers families dealing with the problems of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Western musician Dave Stamey will perform at the event, and Jack Goddard, member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame and author of “Cattle: Symbol of the Great American West,” will take roles of the evening’s Celebrity Master of Ceremonies and Live Auctioneer.

Individual tickets are available for $150 each. Sponsorships range from $500 to $10,000.

For more information or to make a donation, contact Gloria Cisneros at (714) 593-9630 or [email protected], or visit AFSCenter.org.

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— Candice Baker