b'C R O Q U E T F O R A C U R E : A G A M E - C H A N G I N G CO M M U N I T Y E V E N TI n the heart of the community, Meg andA MOTHERS LOVE IGNITES ASteve Seoane have turned personal loss into more than just a fundraisertheyve created a legacy of hope, education and connection. Its all centered around the annual Croquet for a CurePHILANTHROPIC PASSIONevent, which has quickly grown into a highlyTheir journey began with a simple visionhonoring anticipated occasion that combines elegance,Megs mothers love of throwing parties and their philanthropy and fun, all in the name of raisingchildhood fun playing croquet. The Seoane family likes funds for patients with Alzheimers and otherto joke that Hermanda could make water taste like memory-related diseases. champagne. When Meg and Steve decided to start CroquetMy mom was the life of the party, always hosting with for a Cure, they were deeply inspired by theirelegance and warmth. Thats where the idea of croquet personal experiences with Alzheimers andcame from, Meg says with a smile. Croquet is fun, dementia. Megs mother, Hermanda OConnor,accessible and a little bit competitivejust like the battled with the disease and to experience theparties she threw.journey with her was particularly impactful. In 2021, Meg and Steve partnered with HonorHealth, Its not just one person affected, its thekicking off their first Croquet for a Cure event. What entire family, Steve shares. The emotionalstarted as a modest gathering with a few raffle baskets toll is staggering, and the lack of actionableand close friends, has blossomed into a significant treatments only adds to the heartache. annual event. The growth has been astonishing. In their HonorHealth Foundation Magazine 15'