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Honorees
The New York Rita Hayworth Gala honors individuals, families and companies who show their support of and dedication to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease through their fundraising, care and volunteer efforts.
2018 Champion Award
The Johnson Family
In memory of Elizabeth (Libet) Ross Johnson, the Johnson Family is honored to receive the Champion Award. Born in New Jersey to Betty Wold Johnson and Robert Wood Johnson, Jr., Libet was raised in Princeton before traveling the world and eventually settling in New York City. She was known for her zest for life and her dedication to philanthropic efforts. She was especially proud of founding Sovann Komar, a non-profit organization for orphaned and abandoned children in Cambodia. She lived by the credo that when you were given much, you had a duty to give a great deal in return. Libet lost her lengthy battle with Alzheimer's in 2017 but her children, Lily, John-Lansing, Annabel, Oliver, and William continue to share in her legacy of good will. The Johnson Family has been an avid supporter of the Alzheimer's Association and we are grateful for their partnership in our fight against this disease.
Previous Honorees
2017 |
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Nina Garcia |
2016 |
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Bill Brand, HSN & Brendan Shanahan, Toronto Maple Leafs |
2015 |
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Michele and Larry Herbert & B. Smith and Dan Gasby |
2014 |
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Mark Locks & The Kornfeld Family |
2013 |
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Stewart Wicht, Rolex Watch USA & Dr. John Lechleiter |
2012 |
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Cigna, James Keach, Jane Seymour & Trevor Albert, PCH Films |
2011 |
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Somers Farkas, HSNi |
2010 |
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Naeem & Ranjana Khan, G. Marlyne Sexton |
2009 |
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Muffie Potter Aston, The Catsimatidis Family, Lonnie Wollin, Esq. |
2008 |
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Lily Safra, Frank A. Bennack, Jr. |
2007 |
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John K. Castle, Nurit Kahane Haase |
2006 |
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Phyllis George |
2005 |
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Robert H. Benmosche, Dennis Basso |
2004 |
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Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Maria Shriver |
2003 |
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Donna Dixon Aykroyd |
2002 |
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Margo Catsimatidis |
2001 |
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Lillian Goldman, Dr. Dale Schenk |
2000 |
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Claudia Cohen, Dr. Martin Citron |
1999 |
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Michele Herbert, Dr. Howard Fillit |
1998 |
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Anne R. Hearst |
1997 |
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Deborah Norville, Dr. Richard Mayeux |
1996 |
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Nancy Reagan, Dr. Zaven Khachaturian |
1995 |
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Zachary Fisher, Dr. Dennis J. Selkoe |
1994 |
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Burton Resnick, Dr. Allen D. Roses |
1993 |
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Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Dr. Peter Vincent Rabins |
1992 |
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Eunice Shriver, Charles Evans, Dr. Donald Lowell Price |
1991 |
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Amalia de Fortabat, Ala Isham, Dr. Kenneth L. Davis |
1990 |
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Randolph A. Hearst, Rhonie Berlinger, Dr. Peter Davies |
1989 |
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Michael Fuchs |
1988 |
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Anthony Quinn |
1987 |
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Willard Scott |
1986 |
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Richard Kiley |
1985 |
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Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. |
1984 |
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Catherine Deneuve |
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Cipriani 42nd Street New York, NY
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018 |
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Cocktails and Silent Auction |
6:30 p.m. |
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Awards Ceremony and Dinner |
7:30 p.m. |
Dessert and Dancing |
8:30 p.m. |
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