Sarah Jones and Steve Colman Guest At NYU Joint Diseases Hospital Founders Gala, Anthony Edwards To Receive Humanitarian Award

The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (HJD) Founders Gala will present its Humanitarian Award to actor and philanthropist Anthony Edwards for his work with Shoe4Africa, a non-profit that empowers Kenyans to improve their education and health. Shoe4Africa is raising funds to build the first public children's hospital in Kenya. The HJD Founders Gala takes place on Monday, November 2nd, at The Waldorf Astoria, Park Avenue at 50th Street, Manhattan.

The gala begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Expected attendees include Jeanine Lobell, renowned makeup artist and wife of Anthony Edwards; James LeGros, one of the stars of NBC's medical drama "Mercy" and his wife Kristina Loggia; Broadway actress and writer Sarah Jones and her husband, actor and director Steve Colman; and Toby Tanser, founder of Shoe4Africa.

HJD Advisory Board Chair Robin L. Smith, M.D., M.B.A. and Board Member Anthony G. Viscogliosi will chair the gala where it will also honor John W. Brown, Chairman of the Board of Stryker, a pioneer in medical technologies, and Dr. Thomas J. Errico for his outstanding accomplishments in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery.

Each year, the Founders Gala raises important funds which greatly enhance NYUHJD's ability to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Contributions to this event will help NYUHJD continue its vital role as an international leader in 21st century patient care.

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