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Western Neuropathy Association 2023 Virtual Gala
Our first virtual gala was a success with lots of fun had by all!
YMCA Dancing
Everyone danced to the YMCA song – look at those strong arms in the letter “Y”.
Certificates of Appreciation
Certificates of Appreciation were given to show our thanks for helping WNA reach our mission of helping peripheral neuropathy sufferers. Shown is the Certificate given to WNA founder and past President Bev Anderson for her tireless devotion to the organization.
Other certificate recipients include:
- Helaine Greenburg for curiosity in experimenting with different peripheral neuropathy treatments and sharing her journey
- Don Tallman for creating catch-phrases that capture the essence of being a peripheral neuropathy sufferer
- Kathy Clemens and Sharlene McCord, with the Auburn CA Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, for their dedication is keeping the support group active since 1998 thereby providing education and hope to area peripheral neuropathy residents·
- William B. Donovan, MD, for readily sharing his knowledge of peripheral neuropathy with WNA members and friends through personal conversations, speeches, webinars, support group leadership and his monthly column in Neuropathy Hope.
- Geoffrey Dyott, Katherine Stenzel’s husband, for being the Best Peripheral Neuropathy Caregiver through his support, encouragement and love to Katherine as she fulfilled her WNA duties.
Best Dressed contest winners
The attendees had quite the imaginations!! Next year I need to add a category that combines Best Dressed with Best Background – as several really thought about their outfits/headgear matching their background!
- Funny – Judge Marty Price
1st Loleen Abbott, 2nd John Phillips, 3rd Brian Lockard - Dress-Up – Judge Kirstin Evans
1st Nancy Walker, 2nd Loleen Abbott, 3rd Marianne Hymanson - Other – Judge Lynn Carpenter
1st Brian Lockard, 2nd Peggy Barton, 3rd Bob Liss
Best Background contest winners
- Funny – Judge Stephen Harvey
- 1st Brian Lockard, 2nd Ed Angel, 3rd Bob Liss, with honorable mention to John Phillips
- Scenic – Judge Kris Langenfeld
1st Susan Price, 2nd Brian Lockard, 3rd Peggy Barton - Neuropathy – Judge Katherine Stenzel for Helaine Greenburg
1st Geoffrey Dyott (no other entrants…not nepotism!)
Brian Lockard swept the contest with a total of 4 prizes awarded!
Door prize winners: Kirstin Evans, Theresa Akpowowo, Susan Price, Brian Lockard and Bob Liss. Along with a new WNA folder they had their choice from two neuropathy books.
By the end of the two hours, there was time for one game of Virtual Bingo and afterwards, half the audience stayed for a second. Lisa Gorelick won the first game and Marge Healy got the second. It will be a surprise what they receive!
Fundraising: Our heartfelt thanks to the attendees for donating more than $2,000.00 to our mission of supporting peripheral neuropathy sufferers. Your monies will help us continue to spread information on this terrible illness and how to cope with daily living with our diseased nerves.
These smiling faces tell the story – we had a couple of hours of fun and games and forgot our troubles.
I hope to see everyone again, and more, next year!
Katherine Stenzel, WNA Director