Gala: Gratitude and Giggles
The National Gala in Las Vegas was held at the elegant
Four Seasons Hotel on October 14, providing a great
opportunity to celebrate accomplishments, to raise awareness,
become inspired, and raise funds for the Foundation.
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Actelion Pharamaceuticals,
2006 National Gala Platinum Sponsor |
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Encysive Pharmaceuticals,
2006 National Gala Gold Sponsor |
The committee had a wonderful program full of comedy
and musical entertainment from exceptional Las Vegas
talent. Thanks to Carol Siskind for being our host,
George Wallace for providing the comedy, Frankie Scinta
for performing a few songs, and Chris Harrison for being
a great auctioneer.
It was a pleasure to honor such deserving individuals:
- Dr. Maureen Mayes, Founder’s Research Award
- Cindy Nolen, Spirit of Hope Award
- Jason Alexander, National Scleroderma Awareness
Award
- Senator Harry Reid, National Scleroderma Advocacy
Award
The National Gala is a great time of celebration and
we extend our sincerest appreciation to the Nevada Chapter
and the gala committee for a job well done. The money
raised from the gala will be used to further the Foundation's
mission of support, education and research.
For additional coverage and pictures from the Gala,
read the "Scleroderma Voice" 2006 #4 due out
the end of November.
Click on the photo to see it larger.
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| Gala Committee: Frannie Waldron,
Maureen Keene, Pam O'Meara, Bob Genzer, Terri Genzer,
Diane Woofter, and Cindy Nolen (not pictured Shauna
Forsythe, Pat and Jim Rissler and Linda Stiles |
From left: Martin Grossman, Pablo
Przygoda, Ernie Ross, John Marino, and Shal Jacobovitz,
all of Actelion Pharmaceuticals,
with Frannie Waldron. Bottom, from left: Karen Greenspan
and Gwen Harrison |
Bruce Cowan Tri-State chapter board
member and Larry Smith, Texas chapter board member |
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| Encysive Phamaceuticals
- Scott Brewster, James Markert, Dr Lampert, Dr
Randi Lampert, Amy Yoney (not shown Ryan Uehling) |
Elaine Furst, R.N., B.S.N., M.A. and
Maureen Mayes, M.D. |
Kristine Nirdlinger, SF chapter
and support group manager with Sherlyn Roberts |
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| Marianne Boyanowski, Ohio Chapter
board member, with husband Kevin |
Cindy Nolen, SF board member and
honoree |
George Wallace, comedian |
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