Broadway Sensation "The Notebook, The Musical" Raises $30,000+ On Opening Night for Charity
by Joan Berkman / photos by Suzy Gorman
More than 100 guests attended a special fundraiser on the Opening Night of Broadway's sensational hit "The Notebook, The Musical" at the Fabulous Fox.
The event raised more than $30,000 benefiting three nonprofits - Memory Home Care Solutions, The Caregiver Club and Alzheimer's Association of Greater Missouri - to help raise awareness and vital funding to find a cure for dementia.
The Charities
"Love is at the heart of every great story and this timeless story of "The Notebook" mirrors the journey many families face caring for a loved one with dementia. Our sincere thanks to each and every one who attended the evening and especially to our sponsors and my co-chairs - we couldn't have done without you," said Fran Zamler, Event Chair.
Event Chairs
Fran Zamler, co-chair, ChairFran Zamler, Chair (center), Joan Berkman, co-chair.
Fran Zamler, Chair, Co-Chairs Joan Berkman, Gwendolyn Packnett and Lori Ehlert
Highlights of the Night
Show Producer is former St. Louisan and son of Fran Zamler, Kurt Deutsch
Pre-Show Cocktail Reception/"Meet & Greet" with cast member Shari Washington Rhône, who understudy for the Older Allie, Nurse and Mother.
Sponsors
- HWP Rigging
- Mary Strauss, The Gellman Team, Steven & Fran Zamler
- Mary Schoolman & Dr. James Hinrichs, Charles Brandt, Pam & Craig Toder, Gwendolyn Packnett, Rosenblum & Goldenhersh, Kim & Gary Bussard, Paul Gallant,
Trevor Reese of Edward Jones
- Deutsch Family, The Gelber Family, KDR Travel-Kristi Runyan
Special thanks to Thorn Studio-Ann Rabbitt