Surgeon and Senior Exec. Honored at Lung Association's Sunset Soiree

Today, the American Lung Association in South Florida announced that Dr. Francisco Tarrazzi and Andrea Eastaugh, will be honored as the LUNG FORCE Distinguished Physician Award recipient and the LUNG FORCE Legacy Award recipient respectively at the Sunset Soiree on June 4.

“The challenges that we have faced over the past year have truly underscored the critical importance of our healthcare workers and our lung health. Dr. Tarrazzi, a thoracic surgeon at the Memorial Healthcare System, has been on the front lines of treating people with lung diseases and the esophagus during a respiratory pandemic, where he provided hope, support, and outstanding patient care," said Lori Adelson, Esq., of HR Law Pro and the Sunset Soiree Co-Chair and owner of HRLaw Pro. "We are honored to recognize Dr. Tarrazzi for his steadfast commitment to helping so many community members battling lung disease during this arduous time."

Every time a new patient comes into his office, they immediately become part of their practice. “Our job is to make every patient feel welcome, comfortable, safe, and secure, and that they have all the information and support they need to be at their best. We strongly believe that when a patient is diagnosed with a disease, especially cancer, it can be life-altering. We make certain that our patients are fully supported throughout the process from diagnosis to treatment to recovery. And at Memorial, we promise to do everything in our power to provide the best care for every one of our patients,” proudly remarks Dr. Tarrazzi.

Each year, the Lung Association in South Florida awards a local physician during their LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree event with the Distinguished Physician Award for their contributions to outstanding and meaningful patient care.

Andrea Eastaugh will receive the Lung Association’s coveted LUNG FORCE Legacy Award at this year’s LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree. “Andrea has played an integral role in the success and growth of the LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree and Turquoise Takeover lung cancer awareness campaign over the last 5 years,” shares Jill Ginsberg Esq., of Ginsberg Shulman Attorneys at Law, and Co-Chair of the Sunset Soiree. Throughout this time Andrea has worn many hats, including that of Event Co-Chair, Committee Member, Leadership Board Member and LUNG FORCE Hero, having lost her own mother to lung cancer. “With her leadership, dedication, and passion for raising awareness and critical funds to defeat lung cancer, Andrea has supported the American Lung Association in raising over $820,000 for the LUNG FORCE campaign. We thank Andrea for her continued commitment to this lifesaving mission, and look forward to recognizing her contributions to the legacy of this campaign, on June 4,” shares Ginsberg.

This year’s Sunset Soiree is sponsored by Memorial Cancer Institute and presented by the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation. It will take place on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. on the breathtaking, oceanfront rooftop of the W Fort Lauderdale. The Sunset Soiree is the premier luxury lifestyle event of the season designed to raise awareness, education, and critical funding to end lung cancer, the #1 leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US.

Money raised at the Sunset Soiree funds the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease and lung cancer through education, advocacy, and research.

For tickets or more information about the event, visit www.LUNGFORCESunsetSoiree.org.

Additional sponsors at the time of this release include Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, Kelley / Uustal, Florida Power & Light, HR Law PRO, Ginsberg Shulman Attorneys at Law, UKG, Fever Tree, Ocean Drive Magazine, Irie Music Group & Irie Foundation, Audacy, North Broward Radiologists, The Bungalow Bazaar, Hecker Dermatology Group, Parent’s Choice Medical Daycare.

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

About LUNG FORCE

The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative unites women, men and caregivers across the country to stand together against lung cancer, the leading cancer killer. Increased awareness about lung cancer, more education on lifesaving screening and more research funding are critical to fuel lifesaving breakthroughs. Through education, advocacy and research, LUNG FORCE works to provide hope to all those impacted by the disease and save more lives. Find out more at LUNGFORCE.org.