White Coat Grady Gala

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Georgia Aquarium

3RD ANNUAL WHITE COAT GRADY GALA RAISED $1,010,000 FOR GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM

With a sold-out attendance of more than 750 guests, the 3rd Annual White Coat Grady Gala raised $1,010,000 by the Grady Health Foundation for Grady Health System this past weekend. This year’s donations and attendance exceeded two previous years as a testament to this community’s commitment to Grady. The fundraising event also honored Atlanta’s Healthcare Heroes with a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony held at the Georgia Aquarium. Video testimonials and standing ovations were given as the honorees accepted their awards. Recipients included:

Senior Sage Award | Walter L. Ingram, MD – Doctor Walter L. Ingram has been the Director of the Grady Memorial Hospital Burn Unit since 1992 and is also Associate Professor of Surgery, Trauma/Surgical Critical Care at Grady Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine.
Inspiring Mentor Award | Nadine J. Kaslow, Ph.D, ABPP – Doctor Nadine J. Kaslow is the Chief Psychologist at Grady and current President-elect of the American Psychological Association. Doctor Kaslow is active in the community as a professor at Emory Medical School and resident psychologist for the Atlanta Ballet.
Next Generation Healer Award | L. “Joy” Baker, MD – Doctor Baker’s Health Policy Advocacy work, surrounding healthcare for undocumented pregnant women and the Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative, led to her position as a member of the Board of Directors for Health Students Taking Action Together (HealthSTAT), most notably responsible for the “Grady is Vital” campaign.
Ada Lee and Pete Correll Healthcare Legacy Award | The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) – From recruiting business to tackling quality of life issues, MAC’s efforts are designed to promote prosperity and growth for businesses. The Chamber campaigned to expand Grady in 1910 and re-engaged almost century later, in 2007, to ensure its survival.

Click here for select photos from the event.

2013 Honoree Videos

Dr. L. “Joy” Baker

Dr. Walter L. Ingram

Dr. Nadine Kaslow

Metro Atlanta Chamber

The event was co-chaired by Mary and John Brock along with Barbarella and Rene Diaz. Supporting the Gala for his second year in a row, WSB-TV Anchor, John Bachman was the emcee for the evening. After dinner, guests participated in a spirited live auction. The live auction proceeds will purchase a new x-ray machine for the Marcus Trauma Center. For entertainment, guests enjoyed the smooth sounds of jazz violinist, Ken Ford.