3-day wine, food and educational event continues to raise vital funds and awareness for Alzheimer's Association
YOUNGVILLE, Calif. (March 6, 2024) – Wine industry expert Kellyn Laz, founder and owner of K.LAZ WINE COLLECTION, announced today that the 5th Annual Inspire Napa Valley Fundraiser will be held from May 3rd to May 5th. In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, the three-day event will be held in the heart of Napa Valley. Napa Valley brings together wine enthusiasts and industry leaders to advance Alzheimer's disease and dementia research and raise funds and awareness to strengthen care and support services for affected families. Since 2017, his Inspire Napa Valley events have raised more than $6 million for Alzheimer's Association care, support and research programs.
“The incredible generosity of my family, friends, and fellow winemakers is a testament to our shared determination to one day live in a world without Alzheimer's disease,” said Inspire Napa Valley Founder Kerin Raz. said. “Thanks to their kindness, we are supporting people and their families battling this disease in honor of my mother and millions of others in Alzheimer's and dementia research. However, we are helping to move the needle.”
With honorary committee members including Food & Wine's Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle, Venus Founder Antonio Galloni, and Bettina Bryant, Owner of Bryant Wines, Ra's & Inspire Napa Valley Offering guests a unique opportunity to interact with Napa Valley's top winemakers and winemakers. The weekend's event list includes:
- Friday, May 3rd: The weekend begins with an intimate and unique evening featuring incredible performances. VIP welcome dinner Pair with wines from Napa Valley's most respected wineries.
- Saturday, May 5th (morning): The weekend continues VIP Alzheimer's disease research latest information and wine seminar At Round Pond Estate. Following an update on Alzheimer's disease research from Dr. Maria Carrillo, Chief Scientific Officer of the Alzheimer's Association, a group of distinguished panelists will discuss a carefully selected lineup of enticing wines selected for a sit-down wine tasting seminar. Masu.
- Saturday, May 5th (evening): of main event Start with a wine tasting stroll through Beaulieu Gardens featuring 30 of California's most exclusive wineries, complete with cooking stations prepared by Napa's top chefs. The evening will continue with a sit-down dinner and conclude with Inspire Napa Valley's signature live auction and paddle raise.
- Sunday, May 5th: This is how the weekend ends VIP Farewell Brunch Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc + Addendum offers a menu of fried chicken and waffles, complemented by the restaurant's signature Bloody Mary and mimosa bar menu.
More than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, and in California alone, there are more than 690,000 people over the age of 65 with Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, more than 11 million people work as Alzheimer's caregivers, including more than 1.3 million Californians who provide unpaid care to a loved one with a terminal illness.
All-inclusive VIP tickets to attend the event are $5,000 per person. Individual tickets to Saturday night's main wine tasting, dinner and auction can be purchased for $1,000. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit inspirenapavalley.org.
About Inspire Napa Valley
Founded in 2017 by Kellyn Raz, Inspire Napa Valley (INV) brings together wine lovers and industry leaders to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and dementia and strengthen care for people living with the disease. We are committed to making a difference in Napa Valley by advancing research. INV is raising critical funds to support Northern California families struggling with Alzheimer's treatment and will help fund cutting-edge research across the country. For more information, visit inspirenapavalley.org.
About Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer's Association is a global independent health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's disease care, support and research. Our mission is to put an end to Alzheimer's disease and all other dementias by accelerating global research, promoting risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. It's about leading. Our vision is a world free of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
