MMRF Fall Gala
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Oscar- and Grammy-Award winning
Karen E. Andrews, MMRF Co-Founder
to build game-changing models in
singer and songwriter John Legend
and member of the MMRF Board of
tissue banking, genomics, clinical trials
entertained guests, actress Bonnie
Directors, was also honored with the
and open access data sharing, driving
Hunt served as Mistress of Ceremonies,
MMRF Spirit of Hope Award. Ms.
leading-edge research and ground-
and over 800 supporters attended the
Andrews co-founded the MMRF in 1998
breaking new treatments until we
MMRF’s premier fundraising event on
with Kathy Giusti, her twin sister. Ms.
overcome this disease,” said Walter
October 24 in Old Greenwich, CT.
Andrews also serves as the Senior Vice
Capone, President and Chief Executive
President and General Counsel for the
Officer of the MMRF. n
Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel and the
Wiesel family were honored with the
March of Dimes.
MMRF Courage and Commitment
Presenting sponsors included: Takeda
Award. Mr. Wiesel is a Holocaust
Oncology and Janssen Oncology. “We
survivor, renowned author and the
are extremely grateful for the support
President of the Elie Wiesel Foundation
and partnership of so many courageous
for Humanity. He was joined in receiving
patients, their families and industry
these honors by his wife, Marion Wiesel,
leaders. Their support and continuous
Elisha Wiesel, Lynn Bartner-Wiesel,
and his son, Elisha Wiesel.
collaboration will enable us to continue
Walter M. Capone
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2. L eft to right: Bonnie Hunt, Karen E. Andrews,
Kathy Giusti, Elie Wiesel, Marion Wiesel,
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