Countdown to a Cure 2007 Ann Arbor
On October 9, 2007 Countdown to a Cure Ann Arbor kicked off at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor Michigan. Guests gathered to honor seven stars of medicine and the founder and president of The NephCure Foundation, Irv Smokler, Ph.D.
The event featured a VIP reception, an informative film, and presentations to the honorees for their leadership and research efforts. The honorees included:
- Irving Smokler, Ph.D. and Carol Smokler, Ph.D.
- Larry Holzman, M.D.
- Roger Wiggins, M.B.
- Matthias Kretzler, M.D.
- David Kershaw, M.D.
- Friedhelm Hildebrandt, M.D.
- Bill Smoyer, M.D.
- Tej Mattoo, M.D., DCH, FRCP
A Special THANK YOU goes to the sponsors for the event:
- Comerica Bank
- Wealth and Institutional Management
- The Michigan Theater
- The Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Additional THANKS goes to:
- Anne Diaz Perry, videographer
- Business Forms Services of Southfield for donating printing services
- Food for all Seasons for donating the dessert
- Desktop Studios for video production assistance