The Beacon of Hope Gala is one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s largest annual fundraisers. Curtis and Amy Francois of World Wide Technology Raceway and John and Linda Tracy of DOT Foods served as event co-chairs. David Payne will be recognized for his commitment with the Paula and Rodger Riney Beacon of Hope Award

Corey Fortney, Angie Owens
Jack and Kim Smith, Doug and Leslie McCollum
Umesh Khatavkar, Sarah Lovegreen, Varuna Dealwis
Tom and Michelle Koerner
Mila Monczka, Lily and Louis Payne, Kalina and Sally Monczka
Tina and Darren Sneed
Jeff and Anna Tegethoff
Chris Dye, Makaila and Brendan Kertz
Tim and Miranda Orr
Colleen McKinney, Laura Crail, Victoria Stinson
Joy Balls-Berry, Steve Jarman, Stephanie Reiners
Sara and David Hoagey
Debbie and Makalah Viser
Harvey and Tammy Siem
Garrett and Katie Sneed
Jessica and C.J. Banks
Dawn Smith, Paul Melnuk
Jason and Margaret Hassenstab
Cara and Todd Berta
Laurie Thiede, David Carr
Madilyn and James Conway
Jay and Kathleen Crisssione
Cortnie Aku, Ashley Payton
Regan and Gerald Power
Laura and Norm Eaker
Stacy and Bobby Barnes
Jamie and David Chubak
Kim and Kevin Buie
Matt and Kelley Danis
Janet and Smith McGehee
Richard and Emily Pitts
Linda and Tony Siegfried
Tasha Turnbough, Jeff Prinster
Jeff and Lotta Fox
Matt Villa, Brian Williams
T.J. Smith, Colleen McKinney
Michael and Jo Marie Hejna
Photos by Diane Anderson