August 28, 2010

Kathy Shoup and Ralph Palumbo look over the table set for dinner.

The beautiful Seattle home of Ralph and Marlys Palumbo was the setting for a memorable reception and dinner which raised $30 thousand to help research the causes and cures for psychiatric disorders.

After mingling at a lively reception, guests listened as University of Washington scientist Dr. Debby Tsuang explained up-to-the-minute approaches in mental health science. Garen, Shari, and Brandon Staglin then elaborated on why funding these approaches is making a real difference in advancing of our understanding of the brain toward better therapies.

Then guests sat down to the the all-star cuisine of the talented (and funny!) Chef David Burke, paired with the wines of Staglin Family Vineyard and Long Shadows Vineyards. Guests went home happy, many saying they were eager to come to another IMHRO party to support the cause.

The next IMHRO event is the Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health on September 11, 2010 followed by an event on October 12 in Dallas.