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Friday, May 16, 2008—The National Osteoporosis Foundation its 13th Annual Silhouette Ball in New York City.
The Gala Awards Dinner Dance took place at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The event is NOF’s annual opportunity to recognize the individuals who support and advance NOF’s vision of making bone health a reality and lifelong priority for all Americans. Ms. Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes correspondent and previous Gala honoree, served as Mistress of Ceremonies lending her passion and energy to the evening.
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for the13th Annual Silhouette Ball |
 Leo Schargorodski, NOF Executive Director and CEO; Elizabeth Hawthorne, Miss Michigan Teen USA 2008 and NOF Ambassador; Ethel Siris, M.D., NOF Immediate Past-President; Dan Mica, NOF Chairman and Michael Dey, Ph.D. of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
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 NOF Board of Directors. Back Row, Left to Right: Leo Schargorodski, NOF Executive Director and CEO; Michael Kleerekoper, M.D.; Dan Mica, NOF Chairman; Paul G. Rogers, NOF founding chairman; and Bill Ashton. Front Row, Left to Right: Ethel Siris, M.D., NOF immediate past-President; Barbara Levin; Deborah T. Gold, Ph.D.; Connie Weaver, Ph.D.; Thomas A. Einhorn, M.D.; Carol Saline, Judy Black, Kathy Kuntzman; Judith Hulka; and Robert Recker, M.D., NOF President.
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Dan Mica, NOF Chairman, addressing the Gala attendees.
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 James Lipton, host of the TV show “Inside the Actor’s Studio”, speaking at the 13th Annual Silhouette Ball.
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Denise LeFrak Calicchio and Francine LeFrak Friedberg, prominent New York businesswomen and daughters of Mrs. Ethel LeFrak, noted philanthropist and bone health supporter, presented the Ethel LeFrak Award to Libby Pataki, former First Lady of New York, for her leadership and commitment to women’s health.
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 Grace Palmer, accepting the Strong Women Stand Tall award. “Amazing Grace,” as she is sometimes called, was the winner of NOF and Woman’s Day Magazine’s Strong Women Stand Tall Essay Contest.
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“The Three Waiters” were a hit as entertainment at the dinner, as can be seen by the exuberant napkin twirl the guests performed.
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 U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. receiving the Paul G. Rogers Leadership Award for advancing osteoporosis as a critical health issue.
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