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GALA SUPPORTS BRAIN INJURY RECOVERY

Winston Albert, Catherine Way, Jonathan Eldridge, John and Pat Cahil and Kim Strub (from left) support Schurig Center at the May 15 fundraiser in Ross.

Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery, Marin’s only nonprofit dedicated to helping people thrive after brain injury, concussion and stroke, held its 13th annual Brain, Art & Music Gala on May 15 at Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Supporters, health care professionals, survivors and community leaders gathered for
an evening of celebration to raise funds for Schurig Center’s life-enhancing brain injury recovery programs.
Schurig Center celebrated its 40th year of providing services to the community. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception with live acoustic renditions of 1980s music by Sally Dominguez and Richard Benyon, dinner by
Sage Catering, an interactive community art project and an art gallery silent auction featuring original art created by artists in Schurig Center’s Art Studio and community members. The evening closed with an inspiring live program highlighting the resilience of brain injury survivors, the impact of Schurig Center’s work and the healing power of community.
Catherine Way, mayor of Larkspur and chair of Schurig Center’s Board of Directors, Dr. Gary Abrams, neurologist at University of California San Francisco and member of Schurig Center’s Board of Directors, and
Patricia Gill, Schurig Center’s executive director, all spoke to the importance of community support in ensuring resources and programs continue to be available for those who are rebuilding their lives after a brain injury.

Dr. Denise Lucy and Dr. Francoise Lepage shared a moving testimonial about how their lives were changed after Dr. Lepage experienced a stroke and the role Schurig Center played in her recovery journey.

Dr. Francoise Lepage (left) and
Dr. Denise Lucy share stories of
recovery at the event.
Photos courtesy of Schurig Center

“The gala is more than just a fundraiser,” Gill said. “It’s a powerful reminder of what a compassionate community can do when it comes together for a shared purpose. Every dollar raised will directly touch lives —creating new possibilities where once there was uncertainty.”
The event raised over $225,000. Proceeds will help fund Schurig Center’s critically-needed programs that provide continued rehabilitation, hope and connection for over 500 people each year.
For more information, visit schurigcenter.org.

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