Register Now! Pinnacle Cares 2025
Saturday, January 25th - Monday, January 27th, 2025
You're invited to join us for a weekend of fundraising to support caregivers through dementia education in our community. The weekend will feature performances by country music artist Jay Allen, where he will share his story at the gala and the golf tournament. Register for one event or all three!
Proceeds from all events will benefit the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program.
Pinnacle Retirement Advisors and Jay Allen are not affiliated with the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program or Hospice of Marion County Foundation and do not accept or collect donations on their behalf. Pinnacle Retirement Advisors is not responsible for any donations made. The Hospice of Marion County Foundation exists to promote the mission and programs of Empath Health- Hospice of Marion County including the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program; donations are greatly appreciated.
Weekend Schedule
Pinnacle Cares Gala
Saturday, January 25
Hilton Ocala
3600 SW 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing, including a performance by award-winning singer and songwriter Jay Allen.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Sponsors are not clients of Pinnacle Retirement Advisors, LLC. Furthermore, any appearance made by sponsors should not be interpreted as a formal endorsement or approval of Pinnacle Retirement Advisors, LLC. or its services.
Become a Sponsor
Help us make an even bigger impact by becoming a sponsor.
Take advantage of the Capital Campaign this year! The Hospice of Marion County Foundation
has pledged to match donations up to $500,000.
Community Champion - $50,000
Hero plus:
- Two additional tickets to the Jay Allen concert, all of which are VIP
- Premier marketing package
Hero - $25,000
Patron plus:
- One additional foursome
- Two tickets to the Jay Allen concert
- Five additional tickets to the Pinnacle Cares Gala (Equal to one table at the gala)
- Deluxe marketing package
Patron - $10,000
Advocate plus:
- Five tickets to the Pinnacle Cares Gala
- Select marketing package
Advocate - $3,000
- One foursome
- Basic marketing package
About the Honoree
It was a fateful weekend at Hospice of Marion County that marked a turning point in Dr. Pares' career. He was confronted with a woman battling cancer, her condition dire and in need of immediate attention. In a moment of crisis, Dr. Pares and her son went into the kitchen to MacGyver ways to provide her comfort for some time. The son asked about his black medical bag, which Dr. Pares said only contained his lunch and snacks.
This experience marked the beginning of a profound realization: the underutilization of such compassionate care within the medical system.
Dr. Pares' vision for transforming palliative care resonated with Bonnie, Kelly and Lynn. Together, they founded the Center for Comprehensive Palliative Care (CCPC) in 2006. The program's success was undeniable, with patients and physicians alike lauding its impact. Within a short span of four years, the CCPC was honored with three state awards, followed by national recognition in 2009.
Over the years, Dr. Pares and his team at the CCPC witnessed exponential growth in consultations, public engagements and physician education. From a modest start, they expanded their reach to touch the lives of thousands, guided by a small but spirited staff.
About the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program
The Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program’s mission is to provide dementia education, support and resources to care partners, healthcare professionals, first responders and the community. Since its inception in January 2021, the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program has provided some form of dementia education to over 10,000 people in Marion County.
In July 2022, the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Team was asked to join the Co-Response Team. The team is made up of eighteen community agencies and is tasked with reducing non-urgent 911 calls from the county’s highest volume users of the emergency system. Many of the people calling are people living with dementia who live alone. This collaboration is making a huge difference by ensuring the safety and well-being of these vulnerable individuals.
In June 2023, Ocala/Marion County was designated as a Dementia Friendly Community by the Dementia Friendly America® organization. We are now the fourth municipality to obtain that title in the state of Florida.
By the end of 2024, we estimate that 3,500 individuals will participate in the Virtual Dementia Tour®. The Tour lets people experience what it’s like to have dementia, giving them a better understanding of the challenges and struggles individuals living with dementia face daily.
Currently, The Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program is located in a wing at the E.W. and Lucille Cates House. The goal is to renovate Estelle’s House, a former hospice house to accommodate the program. The estimated cost of renovation is $1.7 million, and with the support from our community, we can make this dream a reality!
