On Friday, April 20th, at the Riverview in Simsbury, the American Lung Association will honor those who have gone above and beyond when it comes to protecting the environment, and ultimately lung health in Connecticut. The evening will include dinner, drinks, and a silent auction.
2012 Honorees incude:
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Connecticut Thoracic Section Award - Jonathan Fine, M.D.
Emily Bissell Award - J.W. Stewart
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Healthy Air Ambassador Youth Award - Rebecca Liebman
Healthy Air Ambassador Corporate Award - Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford
Healthy Air Ambassador Individual Award - Mark Mitchell, M.D., M.P.H.
CT Leadership Board Award - Geri Bernacki, M.H.A., R.R.T.
Charitable Excellence Award - Kelser Corporation, East Hartford
The evening kicks off at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner - all while enjoying the entertainment of The Glamour Girls.
Individual tickets for the evening are $175. All proceeds benefit lung disease research, advocacy and programs, and the Fight for Air right here in Connecticut. Please contact Lisa Wrubleski for tickets and sponsorship information at (860) 838-4377 or lwrubleski@lungne.org.
