The Hope Awards demonstrate the wide range of work necessary to make a difference, and we are thrilled to recognize these dedicated award recipients.
McLean, VA (PRWEB) November 16, 2015
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is pleased to announce the 2015 Hope Award recipients. The Hope Awards will be presented during RESOLVE’s Night of Hope Gala on November 17, 2015 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City. As the organization that supports and provides a voice for people living with infertility, RESOLVE established the Hope Awards to recognize professionals, companies, volunteers, and the media who have demonstrated leadership in the infertility field or have made a positive impact in the lives of people struggling with infertility.
The 2015 Hope Award recipients are:
- Barbara Eck Founders Award – G. David Adamson, M.D., FRCSC, FACOG, FACS
- Hope Award for Achievement – Alisyn Camerota, host of CNN’s New Day
- Hope Award for Service – Julie Berman, Board Member
- Hope Award for Advocacy – Jason Griffith, M.D., and Bobbie Thomas, Style Editor, The TODAY Show
- Hope Award for Best Blog – The Delinquent Stork, Karen Grote
- Hope Award for Access – BASF
“RESOLVE’s Hope Awards ceremony is a special opportunity to come together and thank leaders in the infertility community who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the 7.3 million women and men in the U.S. facing infertility,” said Barbara Collura, RESOLVE’s President/CEO. “The Hope Awards demonstrate the wide range of work necessary to make a difference, and we are thrilled to recognize these dedicated award recipients.”
“Today, infertility is something that many people still whisper about,” said Bobbie Thomas, author, Style Editor for this year’s Night of Hope emcee. “Yet I learned from first hand experience how much easier it is to face when you have support – support from family, friends, medical professionals, and organizations like RESOLVE that offer hope – which can make a world of difference.”
The Night of Hope attracts more than 400 leaders and influencers in the family building community. Past Hope Award honorees include Howard Jones, Jr., Bill and Giuliana Rancic, The View, Redbook Magazine, Self Magazine, The Huffington Post, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, and National Council for Adoption.
For press information in regard to covering the Night of Hope event, contact Elizabeth Johnson at ejohnson(at)resolve(dot)org. For more information about the Night of Hope and the Hope Award recipients, visit http://www.resolve.org/nightofhope.
RESOLVE gratefully acknowledges the 2015 Night of Hope Big Apple sponsors: EMD Serono, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, IntegaMed Fertility, Merck, and Vivere.
About the Night of Hope: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, New York, NY. 6:00 PM Cocktail reception, followed by dinner and Hope Awards program. Infertility experts, RESOLVE leadership and honorees can be made available for interviews.
About RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: Established in 1974, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is a non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders. One in eight U.S. couples of childbearing age have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. RESOLVE addresses this public health issue by providing community to these women and men, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution and giving voice to their demands for access to all family building options. For more information, visit http://www.RESOLVE.org.