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National Osteoporosis Foundation Hosted
its Eleventh Annual Silhouette Ball
May 24, 2006 – The
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
hosted its Eleventh Annual Silhouette
Ball on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 to
celebrate the forward strides in
improving America’s bone health. Deputy
Secretary of Health and Human Services,
Alex M. Azar II, provided the keynote
presentation and Ms. Joan Rivers, last
year’s recipient of NOF’s Innovation
Award, served as mistress of ceremonies
for the event.
“The Silhouette Ball is
NOF’s annual opportunity to shine the
spotlight on those individuals working
to support and advance NOF’s mission to
prevent osteoporosis, to promote
lifelong bone health, to help improve
the lives of those affected by
osteoporosis and related fractures, and
to find a cure,” said Judith Cranford,
Executive Director of NOF.
Throughout the evening,
NOF recognized the work of many leaders
in the bone health community, and in
particular, honored individuals who have
made significant impacts in the areas of
health and osteoporosis. Those honorees
included:
NOF recognized Senator
Snowe with the Paul G. Rogers Leadership
Award for her unwavering support for
osteoporosis and bone health issues.
Senator Snowe has been a significant
leader in advancing osteoporosis
research and legislation.
Ms. Zahn, anchor for
CNN’s weeknight primetime evening
program, Paula Zahn Now, has
demonstrated a personal and professional
commitment to women’s health issues,
making her a leader in the field of
health communications. NOF celebrated
her with the Excellence in Health
Communications Award.
NOF honored Dr. Aldrin
with the Ethel LeFrak Award for his many
accomplishments and for fostering public
appreciation of space research,
including the important knowledge gained
about osteoporosis and bone health.
“With one in two women
and one in four men over 50 in the U.S.
at risk for an osteoporosis-related
fracture, increasing awareness of this
disease is crucial. This event allows us
to honor the individuals and the
contributions that each is making in
furthering understanding and awareness
of osteoporosis and overall health. They
inspire us all,” said Dr. Ethel Siris,
President of NOF.
About NOF:
Established in 1984, NOF
is the nation’s leading voluntary health
organization solely dedicated to
osteoporosis and bone health. Our
mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to
promote lifelong bone health, to help
improve the lives of those affected by
osteoporosis and related fractures, and
to find a cure. NOF’s Silhouette
Ball will help the Foundation fulfill
its mission.
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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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 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
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