The Young at Heart Gala was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community unites behind a shared vision. Your attendance, donation, and/or sponsorship helped advance our mission to ensure Durham’s older adults remain healthy, active, independent, and thriving.

Every dollar raised and every conversation shared throughout the evening reinforced our belief that aging does not have to mean loneliness, it can mean connection, support, and advocacy.

To our guests, donors, volunteers, sponsors, Board members, and community leaders, including the Durham City Council officials who joined us for the evening, thank you for standing with us. And to our exceptional speakers, Emcee Maria Padilla, Keynote Speaker Anita Holt, Partner Speaker Senator Natalie Murdock, and DCSL Vice Board Chair Kareem Macon, thank you for being the voices of our evening, bringing the heart and purpose.

As you saw throughout the evening, through our special video presentation and member testimonials, your generosity is an investment into real lives. Your continued support creates meaningful impact and ensures that older adults in our community have access to the programs, services, and connections they deserve.

Thank you for strengthening our mission!

With Gratitude,

The DCSL Team