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LT153 - Ascent For Alzheimer's 2006
Kathy Kennedy-Dennis
Houston, TX USA
Width: 20" Length: 24"
Materials/Techniques: Purple bandana and "white" cloth hand carried up to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro by Jean Barnas Haratsaris during the 2006 "Ascent for Alzheimer's."
Artist's Statement: It was a privilege to honor these climbers who worked so hard to increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and to honor their sponsors who donated so generously to support them.
Dedication: Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro was one of the most challenging experiences in my life," said Haratsaris. "Knowing that I was raising awareness about dementia at a global level and raising funds at my local level really kept me going. I also hiked in honor of my Grandma who has dementia.
This quilt is displayed with a traditional sleeve.
Read the full story of this little quilt here.
This quilt earned $200.00 for Alzheimer's research.
Houston, TX USA
Width: 20" Length: 24"
Materials/Techniques: Purple bandana and "white" cloth hand carried up to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro by Jean Barnas Haratsaris during the 2006 "Ascent for Alzheimer's."
Artist's Statement: It was a privilege to honor these climbers who worked so hard to increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and to honor their sponsors who donated so generously to support them.
Dedication: Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro was one of the most challenging experiences in my life," said Haratsaris. "Knowing that I was raising awareness about dementia at a global level and raising funds at my local level really kept me going. I also hiked in honor of my Grandma who has dementia.
This quilt is displayed with a traditional sleeve.
Read the full story of this little quilt here.
This quilt earned $200.00 for Alzheimer's research.