Human Growth Foundation held its 13th Annual HGF Awards Gala, on Friday, September 15, 2017, at The National Press Club, in Washington, D.C, with support from Diamond Sponsor Pfizer.
The event was produced by D. Plump Consulting
The 13th Annual HGF Awards Gala, chaired by world-renowned endocrinologist Dr. Ron Rosenfeld, featured red carpet arrivals, a hosted cocktail reception, live entertainment, a silent auction, a seated 3-course gourmet dinner program and special tributes to the 2017 honorees Dr. Peter Lee (Lifetime Achievement) and Dr. Jan-Maarten Wit (Visionary).
More than 300 people attended the event including celebrities, pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, and other healthcare providers from across the country and overseas. Funds raised through this charitable event allow HGF national, nonprofit organization to continue providing research, education, patient support and patient advocacy for children with disorders of growth.
Event supporters included: Diamond Sponsor PFIZER, Platinum Sponsor LILLY, Gold Sponsor NOVO NORDISK, Bronze Sponsor ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, ENDO, ABBVIE, VERSARTIS, Table Sponsor IPSEN, CBS CAREMARK, GENEXINE, FERRING, GENENTECH, ASCENDIS, SANDOZ, Patron Sponsor EMD SERONO, DEXA PERCY.