Global Lyme Alliance with Christopher Meloni, Ashley Loren, & Rosanna Scotto raised over $1.6 million for Lyme & tick-borne disease research and awareness.
On Thursday, October 10th, 2024 The Global Lyme Alliance (GLA), the leading nonprofit against Lyme Disease held its 9th Annual Gala which returned to Cipriani 42nd Street. The sold-out gala stunned all with an enthusiastic and spirited musical performance by the beautiful Debbie Gibson. The Master of ceremonies was Rosanna Scotto, Co-Host of FOX 5 “Good Day New York” with appearances by Broadway Star Ashley Loren as well as Celebrity Ambassador Christopher Meloni.
The most anticipated gala raised more than $1.6 million to advance GLA’s mission to conquer Lyme Disease. It also raised awareness and created solidarity for the caretakers and those inflicted with the disease. The goal is to ultimately find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. The red carpet was filled with invited philanthropists, celebrities, business leaders, and top scientists alike followed by light bites, cocktails, dinner, and a live auction.
The GLA honored Kenzie Vath, a devoted wife, caretaker, and hotelier for her contribution to raising awareness and funds for this most debilitating disease. The new award was sponsored by philanthropists Bob and Karen Kelly to recognize family members and caretakers who have to not only navigate the medical system but be a champion for the rest of the family. According to the CDC, there are 476,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the U.S.
Notable attendees included: Rosanna Scotto, Christopher Meloni, Debbie Gibson, Ashley Loren, Larry Scott, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catiana, Kenzie Vath, Bob Kelly, Karen Kelly, Bo Dietl, Maribel Lieberman, Leesa Rowland, Jean Shafiroff, Nicole Miller, Marc Bouwer, Pedro Oberto, Alexa Goodrow, Eric Bergan, Carmen D’Alessio, Tina Radziwell, Helen Yarmak, Elena Krail, Lindsay Keys and Daria Lombroso, Nadja Sayej and H. H. Dr. Prince Mario Schaumburg-Lippe.
DIAMOND SPONSORS included The Bush Family Foundation: Tim & Steph Busch, Kenzie & Collin Vath, Robert & Nancy Del Genio, Bob & Karen Kelly, and David P. Nolan Charitable Foundation. PLATINUM SPONSORS included Anonymous, Malcolm & Dana McAvity GOLD SPONSORS included Brett & Mark Kristoff, Lois J. Liberman & Paul B. Ross, Brent & Regan Patry, The Peetz Family, Kenzie Vath. SILVER SPONSORS included Rose & James Anastasio, Ambassador Christopher & Jean Egan, Christopher & Lisa Moyes, Lorrie & Jarrod Nadel, QuidelOrtho Corporation, Norma & Cliff Russo.
SUPPORTERS included Anonymous, 37.5 Technologies, Azeez Foundation, Creare LLC, Flightpath Biosciences, The J. Grace Foundation, Michael Kaiser, Kaiser Fashion, Eric Lee- GMI LES Limited, Wendy & Lew Leone, Novalan, Ortiz Family Foundation, Pacific Wave Inc., Raymond America, Regal USA, Jan Salta, Satphire Ltd, Eva Scarano, Scarano Family Foundation, Rand and Rosemary Sperry, Presley Taylor/J L Taylor Family Foundation, Textile Import LLC, James Wang, Christian & Sonia Zugel.
About GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE: Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to curing Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through innovative research, awareness, and empowering the patient’s voice. GLA has gained national prominence for funding some of the most urgent and promising research in the field of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We support patients around the globe through our patient support programs and those needing information about tick-borne diseases.
To learn more about GLA’s unrivaled focus on the science of Lyme, visit their website at www.GLA.org.
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