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Event
Description: This year’s black-tie
“Life Without Lupus Gala 2014”at the American Museum of
Natural History celebrates the breakthroughs in lupus
research that are transforming patients’ lives and bringing
us closer to a cure. Gala Honoree, Iris Cantor, is
passionate about improving healthcare and furthering medical
research that will enhance the quality of life – goals the
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and the Lupus Research Institute
deeply share and foster. Our
Scientific Honoree, Dr. Bahija Jallal, is recognized for
helping MedImmune fulfill its commitment to the lupus
community as it champions innovation, pioneers scientific
discovery and pursues safe and effective new treatments.
Over 600 guests will enjoy a full program and
extravagant dinner served by Caterer Restaurant Associates,
the official caterer for the Museum.
Entertainment: The
legendary, Tony Bennett will give a special performance in
this intimate setting for a cause he has supported for
decades. A live auction will allow participants to support
specific patient programs or a particular piece of
cutting-edge research at renowned institutions worldwide.
Gala
Honoree: Iris Cantor, Chairman &
President Iris B. Gerald Cantor Foundation
Scientific
Honoree: Bahija
Jallal, PhD, Executive Vice President, AstraZeneca, Head of
MedImmune
Time:
6:30 – 10:00 PM
Location:
The American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at
79th Street,
New York City
Event
Agenda: Cocktails, Formal
Program/Dinner, Auction, Entertainment
Special
Performance: The
Legendary Tony Bennett
Host: Willie
Geist, Co-Host NBC’s Today Show and Co-Host, MSNBC’s
Morning Joe
Honorary
Gala Chair: Jessye
Norman
Dinner
Chairs:
Jennie and Richard DeScherer
Anna R. Fisch
Susan Golick and Alan Wasserman
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg
Pamela and Arnold Lehman
Bing Yao, PhD
Purchase
tables or tickets:
Individual Tickets Start at: $1,500; table
for 10 and Journal recognition at varying levels:
Benefactor: $12,500; Pacesetter: $15,000; Advancement
Society: $25,000; Leadership Society: $50,000; Founders
Circle $100,000+
Advertisements in event journal range from
$500.00 to $6,500; Journal page at $3,500 and above include
a commensurate number of Gala tickets
About S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: The
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation is the country’s preeminent
organization delivering direct patient services, public
education and novel research at a national level. Founded 40
years ago in New York City by lupus patients and their
families as the first nonprofit to serve the lupus
community, it remains the cornerstone of comprehensive care
in all five boroughs in the continuous battle for a Life
Without Lupus.
Contact:
Kathryn Flores
Email:
kflores@lupusny.org
Phone: (212) 685-4118 x23
Website:
www.lupusny.org
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