NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Richard Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman, Greenberg Traurig,
LLP; Tim Nolan, Senior Vice
President, Marketing Lifetime, LMN & FYI Networks; and
Ian Harding, star of Pretty
Little Liars and Celebrity Awareness Ambassador were
honored for their efforts in the fight against lupus to end its
devastating impact on millions of families during the Lupus
Foundation of America's National Gala in New York City on October 20.
The evening spotlighted the changing landscape of lupus research
and awareness with cutting-edge biomedical research and
communication platforms opening doors for new opportunities to
educate the public about lupus and advance new treatments. Lupus
advocate, Allie Gutshall, shared her
personal story and sense of urgency and hope for new
treatments that will improve the quality of life for people with
lupus. Dr. Susan Manzi, the
Lupus Foundation of America's Medical Director and Chair,
Department of Medicine, and Director of the Lupus Center of
Excellence at Allegheny Health Network, highlighted groundbreaking
research on stem cells as a potential treatment for
lupus.
"Our honorees are true visionaries in the fight against lupus,"
said Sandra C. Raymond, President
and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America. "It is only fitting
that we honor their many achievements, as we look forward to the
future with hope, innovation and determination to end the cruel
mystery that is lupus."
Richard Rosenbaum, Executive
Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, LLP received the Hope Award for the
company's generosity and long-standing support of lupus research
and education. Greenberg Traurig, is a unified international law
firm of approximately 2000 lawyers and 38 offices around the globe.
Rosenbaum's support of the cause is also deeply personal as his
sister is also living with lupus.
Tim Nolan, Senior Vice President
of Marketing for Lifetime, LMN & FYI networks received the Hope
Award. Nolan's support was driven by his husband who has
lupus, and as a leader in the entertainment and media industry he
has helped to direct resources and support to increase awareness
and understanding of lupus. He was instrumental in the creation of
the Foundation's KNOW LUPUS national multi-media campaign, which
to-date has educated more than 625 million about the impact of
lupus on individuals and their families.
The Foundation presented the Barlin Family Award to Ian Harding, star of Pretty Little Liars
and Lupus Foundation of America Celebrity Awareness Ambassador.
Harding's mother is living lupus. He has been involved with
the Foundation for several years participating in public awareness
campaigns, Walk to End Lupus Now ®events and raised more
than $100K for lupus research and
education. The program closed with a fun and interactive
performance from the acapella group VoicePlay.
The Lupus Foundation of America's National Gala is an Evening of
Hope honoring outstanding
individuals who have been champions for those living with lupus and
their families. The Foundation thanks its generous supporters and
sponsors including: GreenbergTraurig; Pfizer; InsomniaTV and
Piper Jaffray. The Gala raises
critically needed funds to advance the Foundation's mission and its
comprehensive programs of research, education, and advocacy. To
learn more or make a donation, visit www.lupus.org/gala.
About the Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus
Foundation of America is the only national force devoted to solving
the mystery of lupus, one of the world's cruelest, most
unpredictable and devastating diseases, while giving caring support
to those who suffer from its brutal impact. Through a comprehensive
program of research, education, and advocacy, we lead the fight to
improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. Learn
more about the Lupus Foundation of America at lupus.org. For the
latest news and updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Maggie Maloney, Maloney@lupus.org,
202-212-6766
Tracy Cooley, cooley@lupus.org,
202-349-1155
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