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Laura Crandall Brown Foundation to host its annual Taste of Teal Gala honoring Kassouf & Co.
Proceeds benefit GYN cancer research, awareness, and patient support
Birmingham, Ala., January 14, 2018– The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) will host its Taste of Teal Gala on Saturday, March 10th starting at 6:00 p.m. at The Wynfrey Hotel. The annual event is one of the organization’s premier fundraisers, featuring a seated dinner and cocktails, live and silent auctions, and casino games and music. The foundation also bestows its “Legacy of Laura” honors on four members of the community at the gala. The 2018 corporate honoree is Kassouf & Co., a local accounting firm that has served Birmingham for almost 90 years. Kassouf & Co. was featured in 2015 as one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and in 2016 as one of Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms. “LCBF is grateful for the support Kassouf & Co. has provided and is pleased to honor the company for its consistent generosity and positive impact in the gynecologic cancer community,” said LCBF Executive Director Mary Anne King. “All four of our honorees have made a big difference in the lives of others and we are excited to celebrate their impact and accomplishments. Most importantly, the funds raised from this event will further our mission of research, awareness, and support.” Advance tickets for the gala are $100 per person through February 17th and $125 per person after 2/17. Patron tables are available for $1,000 and Sponsor tables start at $1,500. Tickets and tables include dinner, drinks, and “play money” that can be used at the casino tables. Attendees will enjoy mobile bidding for this year’s auctions, providing guests with seamless check-in and check-out, and the ability to bid from their phones or the provided IPad stations. Visit www.thinkoflaura.org/TasteofTeal for more information or to purchase tickets.
2018 Legacy of Laura Honorees:
Corporate Honoree: Kassouf & Co.
Kassouf & Co. has made a name for itself for the firm’s high levels of expertise and commitment to its client relationships. Beyond business, though, Kassouf works to make the surrounding community a better place to live. The company’s leadership and staff are well known for their generosity through significant contributions of time, talent, and financial donations.
Healthcare Hero: Angela Williams
As a navigator working with GYN cancer patients, Angela is not satisfied until she uncovers every resource that could be a benefit to them. During her time at UAB, Division of Preventive Medicine, she has helped hundreds of patients, consistently demonstrating compassion and care.
Memorial: Jennifer Shay McNamee
After her diagnosis, Shay reached out into the community to raise awareness and funds for GYN cancer. She wanted to help people become aware and maybe even save another’s life. Her positive energy and loving personality will remain in the hearts and minds of all who loved and knew her.
Caregiver: Amanda Knerr
Since her daughter, Emily's, ovarian cancer diagnosis over 8 years ago, Amanda has shown great courage and composure. Through her extensive treatments, Amanda cared for Emily and her two younger sisters. For the past several years, Amanda has served as Executive Director of the Hope for Autumn Foundation, which provides financial assistance to families in need and helps raise research funds and awareness of childhood cancers.
About LCBF: Every day, 247 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. 80% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are diagnosed late and will not live more than five years. Our mission is offering hope through research for early detection of ovarian cancer, empowering communities through gynecologic cancer awareness, and enriching lives through patient support. In 2017 the foundation educated over 8,000 Alabamians and assisted over 800 patients and their caregivers, providing both financial and emotional support. To date, the foundation has granted over $325,000 for early detection research of ovarian cancer. www.thinkoflaura.org.
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