Broadway Belts for PFF!
Thank you for joining us at Broadway Belts for PFF!
On March 18, at Sony Hall in New York City, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) held its 14th annual signature gala, Broadway Belts for PFF! The event was a spectacular evening hosted by Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award-winning actress and comedienne, Julie Halston.
Attendees were treated to unforgettable performances by Broadway's brightest stars, all coming together to support a vital cause. The event was also streamed live, allowing a wider audience to participate and contribute to raising funds and awareness for the over 250,000 Americans living with pulmonary fibrosis.
This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF! raised a record-breaking $516,000 and counting! A special thank you to all who sponsored, raised their paddle, and gave virtually for making this milestone accomplishment possible.
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Thank you to our 2024 cast!
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Liz Callaway
2023 Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Baby (Tony nomination), Miss Saigon, Cats
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Robert Creighton
Frozen, Cagney
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Julie Halston
Broadway’s Tootsie, Gypsy, You Can’t Take It with You, TV’s Sex and the City
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Julia Knitel
Dead Outlaw, Come From Away, and Beautiful
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Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
Spamalot, Beetlejuice, A Catered Affair
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Casey Likes
Back To The Future, Almost Famous
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Jose Llana
Here Lies Love, The King and I
Jasmine Amy Rogers
BOOP! The Musical, Mean Girls
Raena White
Some Like It Hot, Chicago
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About Broadway Belts for PFF!
Since its inception in 2010, Broadway Belts for PFF! has grown to become the largest single fundraising event for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), raising over $3 million and counting to date. The NYC charity gala features Broadway stars performing some of their favorite songs and original pieces to raise funds to fight pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
Broadway Belts for PFF! began as a tribute to beloved Associated Press theater critic, Michael Kuchwara, after he passed away from pulmonary fibrosis. Tony Award-winning actress and comedienne, Julie Halston, was a founding partner of the event and shines as the evening's dynamic and witty hostess. Halston is a member of the PFF Board of Directors and one of the PFF's leading advocates nationwide. Ms. Halston's motivation for her work on Broadway Belts for PFF! is very personal as her husband, New York anchorman Ralph Howard, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and received a life-extending lung transplant. Howard, a generous volunteer to both the PFF and many other organizations and lover of all things New York, succumbed to complications from the disease in August 2018. In 2018, the inaugural Ralph Howard Legacy Award was presented in Howard's memory, and now annually recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the pulmonary fibrosis community.
Ralph Howard Legacy Award
Ralph Howard’s endless curiosity about the world and his direct and generous engagement with it inspired The Ralph Howard Legacy Award. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the pulmonary fibrosis community. The inaugural award was presented at Broadway Belts for PFF! in 2019 and continues to be an integral part of the event, honoring Ralph and the incredible achievements and generosity of the recipients each year.
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Ralph Howard Legacy Award recipients: Hales Family Foundation
The 2024 Ralph Howard Legacy Award was presented to the Hales Family Foundation. Thomas Hales, the late New York banking CEO, was diagnosed with PF, received a life-saving double-lung transplant in 2007, and became a passionate supporter of the PF community for more than a decade. His enduring legacy, carried forward by his wife, Alice Marie, and their six children, continues to shape the PFF's trajectory. Thomas was a Board Member Emeritus of the PFF and instilled a commitment to the organization in his family. His son, Terence Hales, now a PFF board member, launched the PFF Walk New York City, celebrating its 16th year in 2024 and raising more than $1.4 million for the cause. The PF community proudly acknowledges the Hales Family's unwavering support, embodying the spirit of the Ralph Howard Legacy Award.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
At the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a form of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Pulmonary fibrosis is a process that causes lung scarring, in which fibrotic tissue blocks the movement of oxygen from inside the tiny air sacs in the lungs into the bloodstream. Low oxygen levels, and the stiff scar tissue itself, can cause people with pulmonary fibrosis to feel short of breath, particularly when walking and exercising. Over 250,000 Americans are living with PF today. Approximately 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and as many as 40,000 Americans die from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) each year.
As the largest organization committed to raising awareness and providing support, our mission is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and healthcare providers.
Contact us!
For more questions or more information, contact us at BroadwayBelts@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or 312.239.3940.