Stars for Stroke Gala and Silent Auction

Guest came out to honor those who've made extraordinary contributions to the stroke community, including lifetime achievement award-winner Chaka Fattah.

By HughE Dillon· 3/17/2014, 3:59 p.m.

The 18th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala and Silent Auction to benefit the Delaware Valley Stroke Council was held Saturday evening, March 15th, in the ballroom of the Society Hill Sheraton. The Delaware Valley Stroke Council works to reduce the incidences and impact of stroke through public awareness, education and advocacy.

The annual black tie event paid tribute to individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the community, presenting The Lifetime Achievement Award to Congressman Chaka Fattah, senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. He established the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative, the first ever federal inter-agency collaboration focused on neuroscience. The Volunteer of the Year Award was given to John Roussis. The Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Award was presented to Roger and Peggy Myers for their relentless perseverance. A Special Recognition Award was presented to the Delaware Valley Stroke Council’s Medical Advisory Board chaired by Dr. Paul Katz. After the program, guests dined on beef and chicken, and danced the evening away to the tunes of Stu Weitz and his orchestra.

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Stars for Stroke Gala

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Paul Katz and Linda Katz.

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There was an impressive silent auction during the cocktail hour. I like how the restaurant gift cards were laid out on this table as place settings.

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Howard Katz and Jackie Bishop.

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Maria and Dr. Pascal M. Jabbour.

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From left: Ashley Kramer, Liz Vassal, Jen Sherlock of Jenna Communications, April Andrews, Sharon Rotman Bronstein, gala chair for the Delaware Valley Stroke Council, and Kimberly Schimpf.

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Jon and Sharon Detweiler.

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Juliet and Ian Thomas.

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Kelly Wu and Dr. Don Wu.

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From left: Dr. Nabet G. Kasabian, Toby Mazer, cofounder of the Delaware Valley Stroke Council, and Maureen McLaughlin (a stroke survivor after receiving care at Jefferson and Magee Rehab).

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From left: Art and Kathy Donley, and Martin Manno, Corporate Director for Clinical Education, Professional Development and Research at Kennedy Healthcare.

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Perry Milou creates one of his masterpieces, which was sold at the event.

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Co-Chairs of the event are Helene Katz (second from left) and Honey Zozofsky (far right) with Chaka Fatta, daughters Cameron and Chandler, and wife Renee Chenault-Fattah, NBC 10 Philadelphia.