Yolanda Hadid attends Global Lyme Alliance New York Gala Credit/Copyright: Getty Images/Global Lyme Alliance The money raised at the event will support Gla’s mission to advance scientific research leading to a reliable diagnostic test, improved treatment options, and ultimately, find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Global Lyme Alliance ( Gla), the leading 501c3 dedicated to conquering Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, education, awareness, and patient services today announced that its fifth annual New York City Gala raised over $2.5 million last night at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan. The honorary co-chairs for the Gala are Linda Dano, Emmy-winning actress, author, entrepreneur, former HeartShare Board Member and past HeartShare award honoree Abigail Hawk, star of the hit CBS series “ Blue Bloods” and. This year’s theme is “Together We Soar.” The Gala will be hosted by Rosanna Scotto, three-time Emmy-winning co-host of Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” and Jim Kerr, DJ at Q104.3 and National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee. The 2020 HeartShare Spring Gala celebrates the achievements of extraordinary individuals and corporations committed to lifting the vulnerable communities HeartShare serves, helping individuals of all abilities live independent lives. Guarinello, President and Chief Executive Officer, HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced the co-hosts and honorary co-chairs for the 2020 HeartShare Spring Gala, the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser, to take place on Thursday, March 19, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. “The HeartShare family is incredibly loyal and supportive,” says HeartShare President and CEO William R. Ultimately, the funds will be applied to the programs and services HeartShare provides to help people with autism and other developmental disabilities live their best lives: group homes, pre-schools, schools for children and teens with autism, day habilitation programs, vocational training programs and our recreational, family support and long-term therapy services. The funds will help cover unexpected and unbudgeted costs incurred due to Covid-19 and reduced government funding. The Gala, which took place on April 15th, is HeartShare’s largest annual fundraising event and the $1M raised will go a long way toward supporting an annual budget that depends, in part, on contributions and donations raised from special events. Thanks to everyone who chose to Be the Light at HeartShare’s 2021 Virtual Gala, HeartShare is thrilled to announce that it reached its event fundraising goal of $1M.
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