EVENT OVERVIEW
Join us for the most exciting nights of the year for the PCOS community! The Rise to the Challenge Gala was created to shine a light on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility and metabolic health as well as recognize outstanding individuals and organizations making a significant impact on those in the PCOS community.
LEADING CHANGE
Proceeds from the Rise to the Challenge Gala benefit PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association and help fund PCOS research, support, awareness, advocacy, education and grant programs. Together, we are changing the future for millions of people affected by PCOS.
ATTIRE
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Rise to the Challenge Gala - Benefiting PCOS Research, Education, Support and Grant Programs
Honoree
Rise to the Challenge Honorees
Pandia Health
Founder’s Award in Philanthropy
Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH, MBA
Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
International Researcher of Influence Award
Anuja Dokras, MD, PhD
Director, PENN Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Center
International Advocacy Leadership Award
Richard Legro, MD, FACOG
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State College of Medicine
Transformative Researcher Award
Ashley Levinson, CMA, CST, CSFA
Outreach & Engagement Chair, PCOS Challenge Patient Advisory Board
PCOS Advocacy Lifetime Achievement Award
Nutrition Dynamic
Agent of Change Philanthropy Award
Lateshia Pearson
OWN Television Personality and CEO, National Women’s Brunch Organization
PCOS Challenge Advocacy Leadership Award
Letisha Bates, LPN, RHC, A.S. Nutrition & Food Science
Owner and Lead Health Coach, That PCOS Coach
Ricardo Azziz PCOS Challenge Advocacy Leadership Award
Lisa Rosenthal
Patient Advocate and Senior Content Strategist, Illume Fertility
Rise to the Challenge Award
Linda Thai
MPH Candidate, George Washington University
PCOS Challenge Excellence in Public Health Award
SPONSOR
