Tinton Falls, N.J., June 19, 2010 – On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) hosted a cocktail reception to kick off the 15th annual Phil Villapiano Field of Hope Gala at 7 p.m. at Nauvoo Grill Club in Fair Haven, N.J. The Phil Villapiano Field of Hope Gala is an annual black tie event that aims to raise money to benefit MDA’s ALS research program while also helping to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Last year, the Gala raised nearly $150,000 for MDA.
Attendees at the reception included committee members, current sponsors and past honorees. The 2010 Lou Gehrig Humanitarian Award recipients, Warren Diamond and Stacey Cooper, were also in attendance.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is prominent among the neuromuscular diseases in MDA’s program. ALS, which affects some 30,000 Americans, progressively destroys the nerve cells controlling muscles in healthy adults, leading to paralysis, and eventually death. The exact cause of the devastating disease is unknown. MDA leads the scientific battle to find a cure for the disease, funding more ALS research than any other voluntary health agency in the United States.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Nicole Ryba at (732) 936-9940 or nryba@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
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