06/28/2026
Yesterday was nothing short of amazing, and our hearts are full.
To every person who attended the 4th Annual Forget-Me-Not Luncheon, every volunteer, every donor, every sponsor, every member of our Board of Directors, and every family who believes in our mission, “thank you”. Your presence, generosity, and encouragement made this day one we will never forget.
Before anything else, we chose to honor the heart of ADS, our incredible staff. Every day they walk alongside families during one of life’s most difficult journeys, providing compassionate care, dignity, encouragement, and love. They are the real heroes, and we are honored to serve alongside them.
Dorothy’s Place
• Sara Todd
• Kerisha Morrison
• Vickie Graham
• Demetrius Rice
• Gwen Fields
• Millicent Todd
• Jasmine Miller
• Shamya Boyce
• Cortnei Woods
• Mia Banks
Kennedy Park
• June Taylor
• Julie Todd
• Susan Payne
• Arlene Willis
• Linda F. McFerren
• Briana N. Newbern
• Connelia Staruch
• Tonya Bonds
• DeShundria Jones
• Diane Yates
Administration
• Samantha Bradshaw, Comptroller
• Gortria C. Banks, Executive Director
To each of you, thank you for your servant hearts, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to the families we serve. We simply could not do this work without you.
We are also deeply grateful to our dedicated Board of Directors for their leadership, vision, and steadfast commitment to our mission. While they are not listed among our event sponsors, many generously served as table hosts, personally purchased tables, invited guests, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of this year’s luncheon. Thank you for investing your time, talents, resources, and hearts into Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services.
ADS Board of Directors
• Dr. Brinder Jones, President
• Ellen Edge, Vice President
• Katrina Thompson, Treasurer
• Dr. Shanda L. Gnintedem, Secretary
• Jeanette Edmond
• Paula Miller
• Judge Loyce Lambert Ryan (Ret.)
• James E. Jones III
• Will Richardson
To our incredible sponsors, “thank you”! Whether you joined us in person or supported us from afar, your generosity and belief in our mission made this event possible. Thank you for standing with Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services and helping us continue to provide compassionate care, hope, and dignity to families navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Yesterday reminded us that when a community comes together with compassion and purpose, lives are changed.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and for walking alongside us. Together, we are creating hope, supporting caregivers, and making a lasting difference in the lives of the families we serve.
🩵 With gratitude,
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Memphis, Inc. (ADS) Family
