The Orthopedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles will honor internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert Kevin D. Plancher, MD, at its 5th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22nd at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY.  The Gala will begin with cocktails and a chef presentation at 7pm followed by dinner and dancing, and will feature a performance by Grammy Award Winning songstress Judy Collins.   The evening will benefit the Foundation’s research and education in the field of musculoskeletal diseases and the fellowship program, and will be emceed by ABC 7 Eyewitness News’ Bill H. Evans.  Comedian Jane Condon will make a guest appearance and model Heidi Albertsen joins the Gala Committee. The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles, developed by Kevin Plancher, MD, is a not-for-profit foundation whose principal mission is to promote, support, develop and encourage research and education concerning orthopaedic care and advancements in technologies and treatment of arthritis, orthopaedic injuries and musculoskeletal diseases. Individual tickets begin at $250.  For tickets and additional information, please contact Janine Bahar at (203) 869-2002 ext 403 or at jbahar@ofals.org.