Hepatitis B Foundation Announces 20th Anniversary Crystal Ball Committee
Regional Business Leaders Support the Hepatitis B Foundation's 20th Anniversary Fundraiser.
- Philadelphia, PA-NJ (1888PressRelease) December 09, 2010 - The Hepatitis B Foundation, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011 as the global authority dedicated to eradicating hepatitis B worldwide, has assembled a group of business professionals and community leaders to serve on its 20th Anniversary Crystal Ball Committee. The 20th Anniversary Crystal Ball and global celebration will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 at PineCrest Country Club in Lansdale, Pa.
According to Foundation Executive Director and Co-founder, Joan Block, "Reaching our 20th anniversary is a tremendous milestone for the Foundation and our Crystal Ball in 2011 will be a wonderful venue to celebrate this achievement. We are especially grateful to have attracted a stellar committee of professionals who have volunteered their time to help us increase awareness about hepatitis B and raise funds to support our valuable research and outreach programs."
The Hepatitis B Foundation started in 1991 as a kitchen grassroots effort in New Hope, Pa., and today has grown into a professional organization with a global reach that brings hope to 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B worldwide.
The committee includes:
Annie Buinewicz, MD, of Brian R. Buinewicz MedSpa in Buckingham, Pa.;
Sean Galt of Thompson Networks in Doylestown, Pa.;
Krista Harper, Esq. of Curtin & Heefner LLP in Doylestown, Pa.;
Teri Holton of Doylestown, Pa.;
Joseph F. Kampherstein, III, Esq. of Curtin & Heefner LLP in Morrisville, Pa.;
Kevin Kruse of Krū Research in Newtown, Pa.;
Denise Jill Marshall of Max Hansen Caterering in Doylestown, Pa.;
Brad Segall, Suburban Bureau Chief, KYW Newsradio in Montgomery County, Pa.;
Jim Revels of Citrin Cooperman Philadelphia;
Joel Rosen, Esq. of High Swartz in Norristown, Pa.;
Gina Rubel, Esq. of Furia Rubel Communications in Doylestown, Pa.;
Claire Signs of PNC Bank in New Hope, Pa.;
Jen Walton, singer/songwriter and realtor of Weichert Realtors in Doylestown, Pa.;
Natalie Wi of Allure West Studios in Doylestown, Pa.; and
Buzz Woods of CCG Metamedia in Lambertville, N.J.
The 20th Anniversary Crystal Ball is the Foundation's signature fundraising event that attracts hundreds of leaders from the community, academic institutions, government, and industry and biotech executives. All proceeds from the Ball will support the Foundation's global research, outreach and advocacy programs.
About Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection and the major cause of liver cancer worldwide. In the world, two billion people have been infected with the hepatitis B virus (one out of three) and 400 million are chronically infected and live with an increased risk of developing liver cancer. Each year, one million people die prematurely from hepatitis B-related liver disease and liver cancer. In the U.S., it is estimated that up to two million are chronically infected with hepatitis B - that is one in 20 Americans. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Like AIDS, the hepatitis B virus is transmitted through infected blood. However, the hepatitis B virus is 100 times more infectious than the AIDS virus. The good news is that hepatitis B is preventable and treatable. However, for the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B infections, there is still no complete cure.
About the Hepatitis B Foundation: The Hepatitis B Foundation, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011 as the global authority dedicated to eradicating hepatitis B, is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected with hepatitis B worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy. It is headquartered in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which it created to accelerate its research mission. To learn more, visit www.hepb.org or call (215) 489-4900.
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