Dysautonomia Foundation
DYSAUTONOMIA FOUNDATION
The Dysautonomia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports medical
treatment, research, public awareness and social services for the benefit of
people afflicted with Familial Dysautonomia (FD).
FD is a life-threatening Jewish Genetic Disease that causes dysfunction of the
autonomic and sensory nervous systems. Those afflicted with FD cannot do
many things that normal people take for granted. They do not feel heat or cold.
They lack even the most basic reflexes, and often experience severe cardiac,
respiratory, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, ophthalmologic and renal problems.
Frequent hospitalizations and multiple surgeries are common. Blood pressure,
swallowing and pain sensation are a few of the functions that are dangerously
compromised. Crying without tears is one of the most striking symptoms of FD.
The Dysautonomia Foundation is the primary source of funding for the Dysautonomia
Treatment Center at NYU Langone Medical Center. The Foundation funded
research that led to the discovery of the FD gene twelve years ago. This has
made carrier and prenatal screening available to every Jewish couple.
Our clinical research laboratory continues to unravel the mysteries of FD, and
medical research is investigating therapies to help slow the progression of this
degenerative disease. Finding the FD gene has led to important breakthroughs
in understanding the physiology of FD. Yet people with FD still face tremendous
challenges, and our work is dedicated to improving and extending the lives of
people suffering from FD with the hope of one day discovering a cure.
Dinner
Concert
&
THE GOO GOO DOLLS
Featuring
BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS
Alyssa Greenberg
Laurie Klinow
Allison Scharf
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Dr. Felicia B. Axelrod
Laurie & Jon Bass
Jill Braufman & Dan Nir
Alyson & David Brenner
Siobhan Carty & Phil Marber
Sandra & Andrew Cohen
Ann & Geoffrey Coley
Dr. Susan Drossman & Adam Sokoloff
Caryn & Craig Effron
Susan & David Edelstein
Hilary Edson & Lyon F. Polk
Lisa & Chris Engel
Pam & Danny Fried
Melissa & Casey Gard
Stacey & Robert Gendelman
Faye Ginsburg
Carole & Robert Goldberger
Susan & Michael Goldman
Cliff Greenberg
Vicki Gross & Jonathan Levine
Jill & Jimmy Haber
Mona & Douglas Kanter
Drs. Lucy & Horacio Kaufmann
Joseph Klinow
Christina & Barry Kringstein
Randye & Brian Kwait
Nancy & Ken Lane
Stacey & Curtis Lane
Lowey Family
Susan Newman
Alexandra & John Porges
Jill & Mark Rachesky
Carolyn & Marc Rowan
David Scharf
Carolyn & Curtis Schenker
Wendy & Steve Siegel
Jennifer & George Stone
Michelle & Howard Swarzman
Michele & David Tarica
Vicki Warner & Michael Isaacman
Dr. Debra Wattenberg & Brett Rosen
The Dysautonomia Foundation requests
the pleasure of your company at our
FEATURING THE GOO GOO DOLLS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
The Edison Ballroom
240 West 47th Street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
New York City
Cocktails & Buffet Dinner 6:30 pm
Program & Concert 8:30 pm
CHAIRED BY LAURIE & JEFFREY GOLDBERGER
BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS
Alyssa Greenberg
Laurie Klinow
Allison Scharf
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Dr. Felicia B. Axelrod
Laurie & Jon Bass
Jill Braufman & Dan Nir
Alyson & David Brenner
Siobhan Carty & Phil Marber
Sandra & Andrew Cohen
Ann & Geoffrey Coley
Dr. Susan Drossman & Adam Sokoloff
Caryn & Craig Effron
Susan & David Edelstein
Hilary Edson & Lyon F. Polk
Lisa & Chris Engel
Pam & Danny Fried
Melissa & Casey Gard
Stacey & Robert Gendelman
Faye Ginsburg
Carole & Robert Goldberger
Susan & Michael Goldman
Cliff Greenberg
Vicki Gross & Jonathan Levine
Jill & Jimmy Haber
Mona & Douglas Kanter
Drs. Lucy & Horacio Kaufmann
Joseph Klinow
Christina & Barry Kringstein
Randye & Brian Kwait
Nancy & Ken Lane
Stacey & Curtis Lane
Lowey Family
Susan Newman
Alexandra & John Porges
Jill & Mark Rachesky
Carolyn & Marc Rowan
David Scharf
Carolyn & Curtis Schenker
Wendy & Steve Siegel
Jennifer & George Stone
Michelle & Howard Swarzman
Michele & David Tarica
Vicki Warner & Michael Isaacman
Dr. Debra Wattenberg & Brett Rosen
The Dysautonomia Foundation requests
the pleasure of your company at our
FEATURING THE GOO GOO DOLLS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
The Edison Ballroom
240 West 47th Street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
New York City
Cocktails & Buffet Dinner 6:30 pm
Program & Concert 8:30 pm
CHAIRED BY LAURIE & JEFFREY GOLDBERGER
Dysautonomia Foundation
DYSAUTONOMIA FOUNDATION
The Dysautonomia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports medical
treatment, research, public awareness and social services for the benefit of
people afflicted with Familial Dysautonomia (FD).
FD is a life-threatening Jewish Genetic Disease that causes dysfunction of the
autonomic and sensory nervous systems. Those afflicted with FD cannot do
many things that normal people take for granted. They do not feel heat or cold.
They lack even the most basic reflexes, and often experience severe cardiac,
respiratory, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, ophthalmologic and renal problems.
Frequent hospitalizations and multiple surgeries are common. Blood pressure,
swallowing and pain sensation are a few of the functions that are dangerously
compromised. Crying without tears is one of the most striking symptoms of FD.
The Dysautonomia Foundation is the primary source of funding for the Dysautonomia
Treatment Center at NYU Langone Medical Center. The Foundation funded
research that led to the discovery of the FD gene twelve years ago. This has
made carrier and prenatal screening available to every Jewish couple.
Our clinical research laboratory continues to unravel the mysteries of FD, and
medical research is investigating therapies to help slow the progression of this
degenerative disease. Finding the FD gene has led to important breakthroughs
in understanding the physiology of FD. Yet people with FD still face tremendous
challenges, and our work is dedicated to improving and extending the lives of
people suffering from FD with the hope of one day discovering a cure.
Dinner
Concert
&
THE GOO GOO DOLLS
Featuring
REPLY CARD
KINDLY RESPOND BY OCTOBER 20, 2014
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______ $25,000 VIP DIAMOND SPONSOR
Includes admission for 12; VIP seating for the concert
Premier listing on the program and video hall of fame
Access for 3 guests to meet and greet with Goo Goo Dolls
______ $18,000 VIP PLATINUM SPONSOR
Includes admission for 10; Premier seating area for the concert
Premier listing on the program and video hall of fame
______ $10,000 VIP GOLD SPONSOR
Includes admission for 6; Reserved area for the concert
Listing on the program and video hall of fame
______ $5,000 VIP SILVER SPONSOR
Includes admission for 4;
Listing on the program and video hall of fame
______ $1,000 PERFORMER TICKET
Includes admission to the dinner and concert
______ $500 SIGNATURE TICKET
Includes admission after 8 pm to the concert and dessert buffet
______ $150 PATRON TICKET
Includes admission after 8 pm to the concert and dessert buffet
(Available for guests ages 21–35)
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______ $100 YOUNG PATRON TICKET
Includes admission to the dinner and concert
(Available to guests under 21)
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For questions and more information, please contact Dysautonomia Foundation
at 212-279-1066 or email [email protected].