Huge 20th Anniversary for Wings Over Wall Street Planned for May 20, 2020

The MDA and the Wings Over Wall Street Event Committee are planning a blow-out event for Wings 2020, the 20th Anniversary of the founding of MDA's Wings Over Wall Street.  The special gala will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Guastavino’s, 409 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022, again in conjunction with ALS Awareness Month.  

The Wings Committee invites all past Committee Members, Honorees, Donors, Attendees and Special Guests to return for this important 20th Anniversary celebration.  Since inception Wings has raised over $12 million for ALS research and in 2020 Wings plans to blow the doors off its recent fundraising to electrify the pipeline for ALS drugs and research.  The cure is coming and Wings needs everyone back for Wings 2020 to unlock the cure for ALS.  

Watch this space and Wings on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for more details and all the special things that will be happening for the 20th Anniversary.  For more information, contact the MDA.

The Traders-Only Charity Event That's Helping Save Lives

This year, Benzinga is proud to sponsor the Traders4ACause 6th Annual Charity Conference and Golf Tournament (T4AC19) in Las Vegas, October 11-13.

“Benzinga's media support and promotional efforts are very helpful in spreading the word about our charity, our events, and how getting involved can truly make a difference,” says Zach Schellhaas, Executive Director of Traders4ACause.

What Is Traders4ACause?

The mission: to promote a culture of caring and altruism within the trading community.

Traders4ACause is a traders-only charity organization that organizes, puts on and sponsors events. They use the profits of these events to give back to the community. Some charities that Traders4ACause has supported in the past include: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The Life You Can Save, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Wings Over Wall Street, Twin Cities Lyme Foundation, Honor Flight New England and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

read the full article here.

Do You Know ALS Features Wings Founder and Other Wings Supporters

In conjunction with ALS Awareness Month (MAY), the MDA released a series of profiles to acquaint the general public with ALS and provide some insight into how people are affected by ALS and how others can help us Unlock the Cure for ALS.  These profiles are very much worth your while.  Check them out:

https://strongly.mda.org/do-you-know-als-meet-warren/

https://strongly.mda.org/do-you-know-als-meet-jim/

https://strongly.mda.org/do-you-know-als-meet-john/

https://strongly.mda.org/do-you-know-als-meet-pat/

Your donations are still needed.  Just visit here to help Wings unlock the cure for ALS.

Jim Condron Jr. Exhibition at Wings

Karen Condron, a Wings Spirit Award Honoree, was a lot of things, but for sure she was an artist.  That tradition was passed down to her son Jim, who honored MDA's Wings Over Wall Street with a special art installation at its 19th Annual Gala on May 22.  You can read about it here.  http://www.colby.edu/news/2019/05/10/condron-92-exhibition-at-wings-over-wall-street-gala/ 

There are some pictures on social media as well.  Check out MDA Manhattan's Instagram Story.

MDA Makes Major ALS Push Launching in ALS Awareness Month

Wings Over Wall Street is mentioned as an MDA Signature Event in the linked article on Yahoo! Finance about MDA's ALS initiatives.  Check it out and check us out by joining us on May 22.  

Wings Moves to May -- ALS Awareness Month

The 19th Annual Wings Over Wall Street Gala to unlock the cure for ALS will take place during ALS Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the IAC Building – 555 West 18^th Street, New York City (at 11^th Avenue).  Join to to celebrate those who are fighting to to find treatments and a cure for ALS.

Actor James Naughton Joins Wings

Tony Award winning actor and director, James Naughton, will read an excerpt from Ruth Fitzmaurice's book, "I Found My Tribe," at the 18th Annual Wings Over Wall Street Gala on October 17th.  James won Tony's for Chicago (lead role) and City of Angels and has appeared on many TV shows, movies and voice-overs. The Wings Gala raises much-needed funds for research to unlock the cure for ALS.  For more information visit www.wingsoverwallstreet.org 

The Muscular Dystrophy Association Hosts 18th Annual Wings Over Wall Street Benefit Event for ALS

Linked here is MDA's formal news release for Wings Over Wall Street's 18th Annual Gala to unlock the cure for ALS.  Join us October 17th in NYC at the IAC Building.  Tickets and sponsorships are still available at our website.

Beier Award Winners Meet in London at ALS Amsterdam Swim

Anjan Aralihalli (AJ) -  this year’s Wings Beier Award Honoree, and Jim Jansen – last year’s Wings Beier Award Honoree, bumped in to each other in London at the Amsterdam Swim, which raises funds for ALS research.  Wings across the ocean.  Please join us on October 17th in NY to meet AJ.

Special Guests to Attend Wings 2018

Wings is pleased to announce that Sharlee Jeter, CEO of the Turn 2 Foundation (founded by her brother, Derek Jeter), and co-author of “The Stuff,” which correlates the elements of hope, determination, and teamwork to unlock cures will join us as a special guest at the 18th Annual Wings Gala on October 17, 2018.

Additionally, Ruth Fitzmaurice, author of “I Found My Tribe,” will read excerpts from her book, as well her husband, Simon’s memoir “It’s Not Yet Dark” (Colin Farrell narrated the 2016 documentary based on the book). Ruth will also share how she and her five children navigated their lives when Simon, a renowned writer and film director was diagnosed with ALS and how she sought solace and community support after his death a year ago.

Wings is also recognizing Chef Stephan Bogardus and Owner Claudia Fleming of the renowned North Fork Table & Inn. When Claudia’s husband, Gerry Hayden, a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, was diagnosed with ALS, Stephan became his mentor’s hands at the restaurant. Gerry worked tirelessly to raise funds to find a cure for ALS after he was diagnosed with the disease. Stephan and Claudia continue to celebrate Gerry’s legacy and keep his spirit alive, raising funds for a cure.

WABC anchor, Bill Ritter, is hosting the Gala.