The Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Maestro’s Ball will be held Sept. 22 at the Jemison Concert Hall of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. This year’s ball is hosted by Susan Curtin, Peter Curtin and Emma Curtin and features orchestra Music Director Carlos Izcaray conducting the orchestra in a program of symphonic works and arias inspired by the theme “A Midsummer Night’s … [Read more...]
‘The Vodka for Dog People’: Tito’s Donates $65K to Help Expand Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy provider Hand in Paw recently received a donation from Tito’s Handmade Vodka that will help expand its ability to provide animal therapy to help vulnerable populations. The $65,000 gift from Tito’s will enable Hand in Paw to train, evaluate, mentor and place therapy teams, as well as provide animal-assisted therapy, to senior citizens and … [Read more...]
Journey of Hope 2023 Celebrates 75 Years of United Ability
By June MathewsAn exciting evening of celebration is in store during United Ability’s annual Journey of Hope event on Aug. 19 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. And what an evening it will be. After all, it’s been 75 years in the making.Founded in 1948 as Spastic Aid to provide services to medically fragile individuals with cerebral palsy, the organization has evolved into … [Read more...]
One Family’s Journey of Hope: Moss Family Finds Lifechanging Success With Son’s Disability at United Ability
By June MatthewsSometimes a journey of hope is a 3-year-old boy with Down syndrome walking with the aid of a gait trainer to his new preschool class. A friendly group of grown-ups – later identified as teachers – are standing at the door, cheering him on. “Welcome, David!” they cry out.A journey of hope is also his mommy walking alongside him with tears in her … [Read more...]
A Night of Art and Music Set for VIVA Health Gala
By Savannah DeRieuxThe 2023 VIVA Health Gala, “A Night of the Arts” will honor longtime supporters Penny and Ruffner Page. The black-tie event, being held Oct. 6, will raise funds for UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Alys Stephens Center, ArtPlay Community Education and Arts in Medicine, which were joined together in 2019 under the leadership of … [Read more...]