Leeza’s Care Connection held its annual Dare2Care Gala on November 21 at the USC Alumni Center, delivering an emotional and inspiring evening dedicated to supporting caregivers.
Event Highlights:
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Jay Allen Performance:
- The Voice standout Jay Allen performed his heartfelt song “Blank Stares,” written in honor of his mother’s battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. The moving performance brought the audience to its feet and highlighted the struggles of caring for loved ones with memory loss.
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Dare2Lead Award:
- Coach Dawn Staley received the Dare2Lead Award for her leadership and inspiration both on and off the court.
- Bakari Sellers, CNN commentator and author, introduced Staley, who shared her personal journey caring for her mother as she faced Alzheimer’s.
Founder Leeza Gibbons reflected on the evening, saying, “Jay Allen and Dawn Staley elevated our event with their charisma, talent, and authentic stories of the heartache of loving someone who is disappearing memory by memory.”
About Leeza’s Care Connection:
Leeza’s Care Connection, founded by Gibbons after her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, provides free services to caregivers facing chronic illnesses or diseases. It is the only comprehensive caregiver support center in South Carolina.
Location: 201 St. Andrews Road at the corner of Tram Road.
Services: Available both in-person and online.
For more information or support, visit LeezasCareConnection.org or call 888-655-3392.
