Fourth annual Evening of Hope
featured Anne Akiko Meyers,
raised money for research
More than 250 guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, a stirring concert and a reception with the artists at the Sheldon Concert Hall on May 14, 2008. An additional 50 people purchased concert-only tickets.
"We are delighted to support this magnificent event," said Honorary Chairs of the event Doug and Vicki Hill. "There is an enormous need to translate basic scientific discoveries into treatments and cures that can help people today. We believe that the collaborative work of the Hope Center scientists is our best solution for making that happen."
Jean Hobler, mother of Hope Happens founder Christopher Hobler, Susie Philpott and Ambassador George W. Walker and Carol Walker co-chaired the event. Kathleen Rogers and Carrie Martin co-chaired the Patron Committee.
Support for Translational Research
“Edward Jones is pleased to remain a principal sponsor of the Evening of Hope because we believe this new, collaborative approach has the best chance of rapidly finding cures for neurological disorders that afflict more than 50 million Americans,” said Robert Ciapciak, General Partner of the firm. “Hopefully, that day will come soon.”
The event raised almost $160,000 to support cutting-edge research to find cures for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease, prion diseases, stroke, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Every day 7,650 people are diagnosed with one of these nerve-killing disorders—2½ times as many as are diagnosed with cancer.
As the number of victims increases each day, so does the need for cures. “We believe it is not enough to simply find new treatments,” said Hope Happens board member John Brightman. “We are determined to find cures.” Brightman is also vice chairman of UMB Bank-St. Louis, a silver sponsor of the event.
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