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Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation Greater New York Chapter to Host
30th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on May
11
Fashion designer
Naeem Khan to present Runway Collection
New York, NY - The
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is proud to announce the
Women of Distinction Luncheon, an event that will honor
outstanding women who have made significant contributions to
the fight against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
The luncheon will take place on May 11 at The Glasshouse in
New York City. Fashion designer Naeem Khan, known for
dressing First Lady Michelle Obama, Queen Noor of Jordan,
and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, will present his
runway collection.
The Women of
Distinction Luncheon is a special occasion that celebrates
the remarkable achievements of women who have dedicated
themselves to advancing research, patient care, and public
awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. After a
three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the event
returns in person this spring and will raise funds to
support the Foundation's ongoing efforts to find cures for
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known
as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Since its inception in
1990, this event has raised nearly $33 million for research,
support, and educational programs and raised nearly $3
million in the last three years despite being on hiatus.
This year's honorees
have made significant contributions to the Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation:
Women of
Distinction Honorees:
Deborah Martin,
the 2023 Woman of Distinction, is the president and
founder of DM Milan Group, a global strategic and branding
company that focuses on sports and entertainment. In this
role, she has worked closely with Britney Spears, Beyonce,
and FIFA. Martin is also the founder of Project SAM (Sophie
and Mom), an initiative she created to be a world unifier
through education and exploration of the global community.
It fosters greater understanding, acceptance, empathy, and
peace, using sport, namely soccer as a way to connect the
world.
Marcy Nanus, the
2023 Woman of Distinction in Business, is the Managing
Partner at Trilon Advisors, LLC, a life science focused
strategic advisory firm, and the Greater NY Chapter Board
President of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. She was
previously a Trustee on the Foundation's National Board and
is the Co-Founder and Program Director of the Foundation's
New York Camp Oasis.
Rising Star
Honoree:
Ryan Miller,
Rising Star Honoree, is a 19-year-old pediatric patient,
who has helped raise awareness for IBD by sharing his story
and helping others understand the impact of Crohn's disease
and ulcerative colitis on young people.
Lori Stokes,
former Co-Host of FOX 5's Good Day New York, will serve
as the host for the event.
"We are honored to
recognize these outstanding people who have made a
significant impact in the fight against Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis," said Michael Osso, President & CEO of
the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. "Their contributions have
been invaluable, and we are grateful for their dedication
and commitment to our mission.
About the Crohn's &
Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's &
Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization
focused on both research and patient support for
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with the mission of curing
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving quality
of life for the millions of Americans living with IBD. The
Foundation’s work is dramatically accelerating the research
process, while also providing extensive educational and
support resources for patients and their families, medical
professionals, and the public. For more information, visit
www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
or call 888-694-8872, or
email info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org |