New
York Yankees Manager, Joe Girardi, a long-time Alzheimer's advocate,
was honored with the Community Leadership Award at the Alzheimer's
Association, New York City Chapter annual “Forget-Me-Not” gala
on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre. Accepting the award on his behalf
was David Cone, commentator for the YES Network and former New York
Yankee. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce emceed
the event, which brought together a dynamic mix of New York City's
philanthropic, business and health care communities, elected officials,
leaders of the community, sports legends, celebrities, and individuals
affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Celebrated 3-D Pop artist Charles Fazzino, who created the official
20th annual Memory Walk Commemorative poster, will receive this year's
Creative Leadership Award. Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative
Officer at JPMorgan Chase Bank will receive special recognition.
The gala, chaired by Board member, Anne McBride Schreiber and Jordan
Schreiber, raised $1,000,000. Attendees bid on a silent auction filled
with many luxurious items, and will enjoy an evening of cocktails,
dinner and dancing. Auction items included a sunset cocktail
cruise of scenic New York harbor on an Azimut 86-foot luxury yacht
for the highest bidder and his or her 12 guests with award-winning
actor David Hyde Pierce. Items also included two tickets for lunch
at the 2009 Friars Club Roast; and an Exclusive Resorts Vacation 3-night
stay in Snowmass, CO; Scottsdale, AZ; or Los Cabos, Mexico.
