Emily’s Entourage Hosts 2023 Annual Evening with Emily’s Entourage Gala: True North

Gala to be held at Philadelphia’s Historic Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Offering Views of the City’s Skyline.

Philadelphia, PA – October 2, 2023 – The stage is set, the anticipation is building, and the countdown has begun for one of the most incredible and inspiring events of the year – the 2023 Evening with Emily’s Entourage (EE) Gala: True North. On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA, will transform into a hub of elegance, philanthropy, and hope, rallied around EE’s mission: Accelerating lifesaving research and drug development for those in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) population that do not benefit from existing mutation-targeted therapies.

Four years ago, the FDA approved a revolutionary new therapy that benefited 90% of the CF population. The outlying 10% of the community, for whom these mutation-targeted therapies do not apply, are still waiting for their breakthrough. Since its founding in 2011, that has been EE’s singular focus: accelerating breakthroughs for the final 10%.

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff will deliver her speech live at The Mann Center from a secluded tent on a hilltop.

This year’s theme, “True North,” was inspired by the concept of the North Star. It represents EE’s singular goal to accelerate breakthroughs for the final 10% of the CF community that does not benefit from mutation-targeted therapies – EE’s reason for being. The North Star is also a navigational tool that serves as a guiding light. This year’s True North theme celebrates the progress EE has achieved over the past 12 years. EE’s Founder and CEO, Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, will deliver a keynote speech during the program to reveal the organization’s newest exciting progress.

“After decades of hard work and hope, we are now for the very first time seeing significant progress with multiple therapies for the final 10% advancing to clinical trials,” said Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, co-founder of Emily’s Entourage. “EE’s dedication to the final 10% has been unwavering since the very beginning, and every day since then our mission to deliver fast breakthroughs to this population has been our guiding light. True North is a celebration of our collective efforts to transform the landscape of CF research and treatment so that everyone with CF can breathe deep and free.”

The 2023 Evening with Emily’s Entourage Gala promises an unforgettable night celebrating both the power of community and the pursuit of breakthroughs for the final 10% of the CF community. This highly-anticipated annual event brings together business and philanthropic leaders, young professionals, community members from the greater Philadelphia region, and members of the biotech and life science industries from across the nation united in their commitment to driving critical CF research.

At the gala, guests will be treated to an unforgettable experience, featuring captivating speeches, dinner and drinks, live entertainment, and the opportunity to connect with those who share a commitment to advancing CF research. The event honors Dr. Billy and Evelyn Graub (of blessed memory), David and Pearl Graub Goldstein, and Gabe and Ariel Amzallag, three generations of a family deeply impacted by CF that has remained devoted to securing a future where all people with CF can lead long, healthy lives.

The Evening with Emily’s Entourage gala is made possible by “Presenting” sponsor, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; “Dream Team” sponsors, Boehringer Ingelheim and cystetic Medicines, Inc.; and “Violet” sponsors, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Viatris, Moderna, Green Family Foundation & Firstrust Bank; among others.

Join Emily’s Entourage for a night that promises inspiration and a renewed commitment to transforming lives through research to celebrate our progress as we remain steadfastly focused on our North Star — fast breakthroughs and a cure for the final 10% of the CF community. Limited tickets are available and early registration is encouraged. To register and learn more about the gala, please visit www.emilysentourage.org/phillygala23/. Proceeds from every ticket purchased and every dollar donated go directly toward Emily’s Entourage, propelling the organization one step closer to lifesaving breakthroughs for the final 10% of the CF community.

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About Emily’s Entourage

Emily’s Entourage is an innovative 501(c)3 that accelerates research for new treatments and a cure for individuals in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) population that does not benefit from currently available mutation-targeted therapies. Since 2011, Emily’s Entourage has awarded millions of dollars in research grants, launched a now-acquired CF gene therapy company, developed a patient registry and clinical trial matchmaking program to accelerate clinical trial recruitment, and led worldwide efforts to drive high-impact research and drug development. The organization has been featured in national media, including the New York Times, STAT, CNN, People, and more. Learn more at emilysentourage.org.

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