NEW YORK-JUNE 1: 2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
New York Yankees Manager, Joe Girardi, a long-time Alzheimer’s advocate, was honored with the Community Leadership Award at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter’s annual "Forget-Me-Not" gala on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre. Accepting the award on his behalf was David Cone, commentator for the YES Network and former New York Yankee. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce emceed the event, which will brought together a dynamic mix of New York City’s philanthropic, business and health care communities, elected officials, leaders of the community, sports legends, celebrities, and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Celebrated 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino, who created the Official 20th Annual Memory Walk Commemorative Poster, receive this year’s Creative Leadership Award. Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer at JPMorgan Chase Bank received special recognition. The gala, chaired by Board member, Anne McBride Schreiber & Jordan Schreiber, was expected to raise $1,000,000. Attendees bid on a silent auction filled with many luxurious items, and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Esp/Erin Farrell |Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations |tel: 212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come late Tuesday evening.
New York Yankees Manager, Joe Girardi, a long-time Alzheimer’s advocate, was honored with the Community Leadership Award at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter’s annual "Forget-Me-Not" gala on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre. Accepting the award on his behalf was David Cone, commentator for the YES Network and former New York Yankee. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce emceed the event, which will brought together a dynamic mix of New York City’s philanthropic, business and health care communities, elected officials, leaders of the community, sports legends, celebrities, and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Celebrated 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino, who created the Official 20th Annual Memory Walk Commemorative Poster, receive this year’s Creative Leadership Award. Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer at JPMorgan Chase Bank received special recognition. The gala, chaired by Board member, Anne McBride Schreiber & Jordan Schreiber, was expected to raise $1,000,000. Attendees bid on a silent auction filled with many luxurious items, and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Esp/Erin Farrell |Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations |tel: 212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come late Tuesday evening.
NEW YORK-June 1: David Hyde Pierce with Gala Chairs: Anne McBride Schreiber, Jordan Schreiber attend Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY (Photo Credit: Christopher London/ManhattanSociety.com)
NEW YORK-June 1: David Hyde Pierce with Gala Chairs: Anne McBride Schreiber, Jordan Schreiber attend Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY (Photo Credit: Christopher London/ManhattanSociety.com)