Star-Studded 15th Anniversary Gala for the Orthopaedic Foundation

On Thursday, November 21, 2019, the Orthopaedic Foundation will host their 15th Anniversary Gala at the St. Regis Hotel – Two East 55th Street at 5th Ave, New York City. Red Carpet & VIP Reception 6:00pm-7:00pm and Dinner & Program 7:15pm-10:15pm. The gala will honor some of the most notable public figures when it comes to athleticism, philanthropy, and leadership such as Bernard Hopkins (Legendary Boxing Champion & Hall of Fame Inductee), Kevin Weekes (Former NHL Goalie, current Broadcaster/Analyst for NHL & ESPN), Celebrity Chef Dino Gatto (Executive Chef RAO’S), Celebrity Chef Andrew Whitney (Executive Chef/ Owner of Dell ‘anima in NYC), Victor Muro (President & CEO of Integrated Financial Strategies) and Richard “Big Daddy” Salgado (President & CEO Coastal Advisors LLC & Master of Ceremonies)

Confirmed guests include Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner), Justin Tuck (2x NY Giants Super Bowl Champion), Dennis Seidenberg (Former NY Islander), Erik Coleman (Former NFL Safety), Zab Judah (Multiple-Time Former World Champion In Two Weight Classes), Monte Barrett (Former Heavyweight Boxer) and Luke Petitgout (Former NY Giants), to name a few.

The guests will be wined and dined with a 4-course decadent meal prepared by the celebrity chefs themselves and exclusive wine pairings from The 1 Wine company. There will be an exclusive live and silent auction and a performance by world-famous comedy enterprise Second City Works.

About The Orthopaedic Foundation
The Orthopaedic Foundation was created as a not-for-profit (501) C(3) organization whose primary function is to effectively promote, support, develop and encourage research and education concerning minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery and advancements in musculoskeletal diseases. The Foundation is additionally committed to initiatives that educate individuals of all ages who are passionate about a healthy and active lifestyle and engage in self-directed practices to maintain that lifestyle. The aim of the Foundation is to discover new modalities for the treatment of orthopaedic injuries and musculoskeletal disease, to promote injury prevention, and to explore minimally invasive treatments that guarantee shorter recovery time and faster return to daily activities.

About Dr. Plancher, MD, MPH
The Orthopaedic Foundation was founded by Kevin Plancher, MD, MPH – an innovative and world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert who lectures globally on issues related to orthopaedic procedures and sports injury management.