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National Osteoporosis Foundation
Hosts its Twelfth Annual Silhouette Ball
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The National
Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) hosts its
Twelfth Annual Silhouette Ball today to
celebrate the advances in osteoporosis
prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Joan and Melissa Rivers will serve as
the mistresses of ceremonies, lending
their passion, energy and humor to the
event.
“The Silhouette Ball is NOF’s annual
opportunity to highlight the individuals
who support NOF’s mission of making bone
health a reality and lifelong priority
for all Americans,” said Leo
Schargorodski, executive director of
NOF. “With 8,000 Americans turning 60
every day, it is imperative that we make
bone health a key focus so our aging
population can enjoy independent and
healthy futures.”
Throughout the evening, NOF will
recognize and honor the work of many
individuals who have made significant
impacts in the areas of bone health and
osteoporosis research, treatment,
communication and legislation. Those
distinguished honorees included
NOF will recognize Congresswoman Berkley
with the Paul G. Rogers Leadership Award
for her personal and professional
commitment to advancing osteoporosis and
bone health issues. Representative
Berkley has led efforts to increase
funding for osteoporosis research and
pass a U.S. House of Representatives
resolution supporting the goals and
ideals of Osteoporosis Awareness and
Prevention Month.
NOF will celebrate Miss Stabile, a
writer and philanthropist whose work
throughout the years may deem her as one
of the original communicators of
osteoporosis to women across the world,
with an award for her outstanding
achievements in Health Communications.
Through her successful journalism
career, her investigative journalism
activities, and her philanthropic
endeavors, Miss Stabile is dedicated to
educating women and men of all ages
about the devastating consequences of
osteoporosis and the need to take action
to prevent, diagnose, and treat the
disease.
NOF will honor Dr. Sundeep Khosla with
the Innovation Award for his
longstanding commitment to osteoporosis
and his advancements in clinical
research and excellence in academia. His
cutting-edge and innovative approach to
research has made him a leader,
researcher and teacher in the field of
osteoporosis.
NOF will present Dr. Antonia Novello
with the Ethel LeFrak Award in
recognition of her exemplary strength
and leadership during her more than
30-year tenure in the public health
arena. Throughout her illustrious
career, Dr. Novello has focused her
attention on the health of women,
children, and minorities, including the
effects of tobacco on bone density.
“Osteoporosis is a major public health
issue for more than half of all women
and a quarter of all men over 50 in the
U.S.,” said Dr. Ethel Siris, president
of NOF. “This event allows us to honor a
few of the individuals who are
furthering awareness and understanding
of osteoporosis and overall health
throughout the country. Their efforts
are vital to NOF’s mission and to
preventing this disease in future
generations."
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NOF has recognized a number of people
over the years at the Silhouette Ball,
including philanthropists, policymakers,
government leaders, authors and actors.
Previous honorees include:
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of
Cornwall (Camilla Parker Bowles)
Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D.,
M.P.H., F.A.C.S., U.S. Surgeon General
The Honorable Olympia Snowe
The Honorable Ann Richards
Ethel LeFrak
The Honorable Paul G. Rogers (NOF
Founding Chairman)
Richard U. Levine, M.D.
The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson
Jill Eikenberry
Michael Tucker
Janet Hubert
Joan Rivers
CBS Cares
Paula Zahn
Buzz Aldrin, Ph.D.
About NOF: Established in 1984, the
National Osteoporosis Foundation is the
nation’s leading voluntary health
organization solely dedicated to
osteoporosis and bone health. Its
mission is to prevent osteoporosis and
related fractures, to promote lifelong
bone health, to help improve the lives
of those affected by osteoporosis, and
to find a cure through programs of
awareness, advocacy, public and health
professional education and research. For
more information on osteoporosis and
bone health, contact NOF online at
www.nof.org or by telephone (800)
223-9994.
About Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis
literally means “porous bones.” It is a
disease in which bones become more
fragile and likely to break, even from a
slight strain or fall. Osteoporosis is
often called the ‘silent disease’
because there are no symptoms until a
bone breaks. Fractures related to
osteoporosis cost the nation
approximately $18 billion a year.
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