Springtime In New York Gala
12th Annual

Springtime In New York Gala

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
New York, NY
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About this event

Since it’s inception in 2007, the Springtime in New York Gala has brought together innovators in the media, medical, finance and tech industries who recognize kidney disease as an urgent public health issue. 
 
Each year, two outstanding individuals are recognized for their dedication to NKF’s work and mission. The Chuck Fruit Award of Excellence honors an executive who, through personal and professional purpose and action, has set an example consistent with the one that was set by the late Chuck Fruit, former CMO of The Coca-Cola Company and kidney transplant recipient. The Visionary Leader Award recognizes an individual or group who exemplifies vision, extraordinary leadership, and philanthropy.
 
In the past eleven years, the Springtime in New York Gala has raised over $6 million and on April 12, 2018, will look to raise $550,000. Over 300 guests are expected to attend the cocktail style event which features an extensive silent auction and live auction. Donnelly Mechanical, Tricap, and Viacom will serve as this year’s Presenting Sponsors.
 
Online ticket sales are available until Monday, April 9th. If you would like to purchase tickets after this date, please contact Brittany Fahner.
For more information about this event contact Brittany Fahner at Brittany.Fahner@kidney.org / (212) 889-2210 Ext. 215

Schedule of Events

  • 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
  • 7:00 PM Program, Live Auction, and Awards
Event Details

2018 Honorees

Chuck Fruit Award of Excellence

Sean Moran will be honored with the Chuck Fruit Award of Excellence. He is an executive who, through personal and professional activities, has set an example consistent with the one that was set by the late Chuck Fruit. As an honoree of the event, Sean will help encourage the community to join him in the mobilizing the fight for Kidney and public health.
Sean Moran
Head of Marketing & Partner Solutions, Viacom

Visionary Leader Award

Berlin Cameron, creative agency represented by Jennifer DaSilva, President and John Gerzema will be honored as co-recipients, receiving the Visionary Leader Award, which recognizes an individual or group dedicated to NKF’s work and mission. Together they worked to create Heart Your Kidneys, NKF’s multi-media marketing campaign designed to elevate the status of the kidneys to the body’s other organs such as the heart and, bring kidney disease into current cultural conversations.
Berlin Cameron
Jennifer DaSilva
President, Berlin Cameron
Portrait of John Gerzeman
John Gerzema
Chief Executive Officer, The Harris Poll

Event Leadership

Co-Chairs

Joseph D. Abruzzese
Bill Cella
Special Advisor, The Cheyenne Group
William G. Dessoffy, CFA
Regional Managing Director, First Republic Bank

Vice Chairs

Bruce Lefkowitz
Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales, Fox Networks
Robert Voltaggio
Group SVP Planning and Operations Ad Sales, Discovery Communications

Committee*

Bill Abbott
President and Chief Executive Officer, Crown Media Family Networks
Stephen Appel
President, Sales and Marketing, ION Media Networks
Josh Cella
Head of Partnerships and Sales, Activision Blizzard Media Networks and Major League Gaming
Edward Erhardt
President, Global Sales & Marketing, ESPN
Daryl Evans
MediaLink, SVP Mobile, Media and Advertising Strategy
Carolyn Everson
Vice President of Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook
Lisa Fischer
Executive Vice President
Marianne Gambelli
President, Advertising Sales, Fox News Network
Lew Leone
Vice President and General Manager, Fox 5/My9
Jeff Lucas
VP & Global Head of Sales, Snap Inc.
Kris Magel
President, US, Initiative
Brad Weeman
Global Network Manager, Franklin Templeton Investments
*As of 2/21/2018

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

John, Margo, Andrea

& John Jr. Catsimatidis Foundation

Hero Sponsor

CBS
Snapchat Logo

Leader Sponsor

21st Century Fox
A+E Networks
Atlantic, Tomorrow's Office
ESPN, ABC, Disney
ION Media Networks
Lane Office
NBC Universal
NFL
William G. & Martin Dessoffy

Advocate Sponsor

Active International
Facebook
J & K Pi Family Foundation, Inc.

Contributor Sponsor

Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues
Atlas Acon Electric Service Corp.
Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan, LLP
Cadent Network
FreeWheel
Hulu

Supporter Sponsor

Dentsu Aegis Network
Interpublic Group

Auction Items

To preview our wonderful Auction Items, visit http://NKFNYGALA.gesture.com 
 
From relaxing tropical vacations to your favorite teams to premier cultural events to much more, our auction has you covered! Even better, when you bid, you're helping us fund the National Kidney Foundation's mission of forwarding awareness, prevention, and treatment of CKD. 
 
Here are just a few of the incredible packages that you could win:
 

Los Establos - Panama

Enjoy 5 nights of romantic mountainsida accommodations, up to 3 rooms of double occupancy. With panoramic views of the Baru Volcano, the suites at Los establos Inn - winner of Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Award 2015 - are quiet hideaways filled with regional motifs and artwork. You will enjoy daily dining, and your choice of spa treatment, coffee plantation tour, rainforest safari, zip lining, or hiking to the top of Baru Volcano.
 
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NCAA Final Four
Experience all the excitement, passion, and drama of the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four on Saturday April 6th and Monday April 8th. Next year, enjoy the most that college sports have to offer at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 
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2018 MTV Video Music Awards
Enjoy 2 tickets to watch today's top artists take the stage at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, August 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Last year, performers included Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Pink, and Ed Sheeran.
 
Click here to place a bid.

Time & Location

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY
Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
10 Columbus Cirle
New York, NY 10023
United States
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Photos

Below are photos from past Springtime in New York Gala receptions. 

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About the NKF

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
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