2012 Hope Gala

HONORING THE 2012 LIVING AND GIVING AWARD RECIPIENTS

Dr. Napoleone Ferrara and
Dr. Anthony P. Adamis of Genentech

Drs. Ferrara and Adamis will be recognized for their achievement in developing Lucentis – a treatment for patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). DME is the leading cause of vision loss for people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Learn more about the honorees and DME.

About JDRF

JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications through the support of research.

JDRF is the leader of the T1D community—unifying global efforts to cure, treat, and prevent T1D. Through a transformative vision, breakthrough innovation, and effective operations, we are inspiring tomorrow’s hope through today’s results. The funds raised through events like Hope Gala are spent efficiently; more than 80% of JDRF's expenditures go to research and reserch-related education. Learn more >

Committee Members

Sarah Lucas
Event Chair

Mara Bonelli
Deni Browne
Kim Chisholm
Lori Escobar
Pamela Gamble
Katie Goodwin
Carrie Goux
Rachel Haven

Peggy Jones
Josh Leonard
Amy Lewis
Pamela Mittel
Diana O'Scanlon
Julee Peterson
Katrina Schindler
Joan Sherlock
Whitney Valentine

Photos from the 2011 Hope Gala

Save the Date

Saturday, June 16, 2012
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Contact JDRF

To request an invitation or for general information, please contact:

Erin Hall
e: ehall@jdrf.org
t: (415) 597-6306

Download the Sponsorship Opportunities PDF >

2012 Sponsors

2012 Hope Gala

HONORING THE 2012 LIVING AND GIVING AWARD RECIPIENTS Dr. Napoleone Ferrara and Dr. Anthony P. Adamis of Genentech

About JDRF

Photos from the 2011 Hope Gala

HONORING THE 2012 LIVING AND GIVING AWARD RECIPIENTS

Dr. Napoleone Ferrara and
Dr. Anthony P. Adamis of Genentech