The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center and The Shepard Family
PRESENT
The David B. Shepard Gala
Special Guest Speaker
Susan Schneider Williams
Thursday, July 20, 2017
The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530 · 7:30 pm to 12 midnight
Cocktail Attire
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Proceeds from this gala will be shared equally by the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center and
the American Brain Foundation, both of which are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
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ABOUT THE GALA
David Shepard
David Shepard founded David Shepard Associates, Inc. in 1976, a direct marketing and database consulting firm.
Highlights of his professional achievements include the coveted Gold Mailbox Award for the most innovative use of direct mail and three references books recognized as industry standards.
David Shepard retired in 2010 due to Lewy Body Dementia. With all of his professional accolades and successes, the proudest titles David holds are husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend.
Susan Schneider Williams
Susan Schneider Williams, Fine Artist, Advocate and Writer, is dedicated to spreading awareness of Lewy Body Dementia on behalf of her husband, actor and comedian, Robin Williams, who suffered from LBD leading up to his passing in 2014. Ms. Williams currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Brain Foundation. She is thankful for the work of the Lewy Body Dementia Resources Center and the opportunity to work with the medical community while helping others to fight the second most common form of progressive dementia.
ABOUT THE LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
RESOURCE CENTER (LBDRC)
LBDRC is dedicated to raising crucial awareness of Lewy Body Dementia, offering a lifeline of emotional support to LBD caregivers, and providing educational programs to families and the medical community.
ABOUT LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
Lewy Body Dementia is the second most common form of progressive dementia, affecting more than 1.4 million Americans. It is widely misdiagnosed as it can mimic Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or a psychiatric disorder.
