NEW YORK - MAY 16:
"Bal du Printemps" Gala 2012 to Benefit
PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOUNDATION on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at
The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY
Bal du Printemps Gala 2012 Benefitting PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOUNDATION was held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Pierre Hotel. Led by
PDF Chairman Page Morton Black, Bal du Printemps is an elegant evening to celebrate community leaders who work to advance the state of Parkinson’s and raise funds for PDF.
Rosanna Scotto, Co-Host,
Fox 5’s Good Day New York and head 'Schmoozer' at
FRESCO by Scotto, served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. This year,
Isobel Robins Konecky received the Page and William Black Humanitarian Award.
Kyle W. Blackmon, Vice President and Associate Broker of
Brown Harris Stevens Residential, LLC was Dinner Chairman. Margo Catsimatidis, Jill Taub Drury,
Stephanie Goldman-Pittel, Karen Burke Goulandris, M.D., Ph.D., Stevi Gurkoff and Arlene Levine were the
Gala Co-Chairs. The evening began with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie.
About: Every year, philanthropic leaders join together at Bal du Printemps to help raise funds to support PDF’s research programs as well as to honor outstanding members of the community for their work against
Parkinson's. This event has been cultivated over the years by
Page Morton Black, Chairman of the PDF Board and wife of the late
William Black, founder of
Chock full o'Nuts, a successful New York coffee and restaurant business, and creator of PDF.
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation supports research and ideas that will improve the lives and futures of people touched by Parkinson’s. PDF was the first national not-for-profit organization to focus on
Parkinson's disease. Since its founding in 1957, PDF has invested $90 million in the research of leading scientists around the world and has committed an additional $37 million to support education and advocacy programs.
PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2012 Manhattan Society.com by
Christopher London | tel:Private | e-mail: Private |
Bookings:
bookings@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos and id's to come*******
NEW YORK - MAY 16: Margo Catsimatidis, John Catsimatidis,Rosanna Scotto attend Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: "Bal du Printemps" Gala on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY (Photos by Christopher London ©2012 ManhattanSociety.com)
NEW YORK - MAY 16: Margo Catsimatidis, John Catsimatidis,Rosanna Scotto attend Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: "Bal du Printemps" Gala on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY (Photos by Christopher London ©2012 ManhattanSociety.com)
Nikon D3 |
Original size: 3415x2732 |
Current: 750x600 |