National Jewish Health to honor Andrew Young at ‘Legends’ gala

Forever Young A Tribute to Andrew Young a black-tie gala hosted by National Jewish Medical is slated to take place at the Woodruff Arts Center Galleria in Atlanta on May As part of the respiratory hospital s Legends of Atlanta series the upcoming event will pay tribute to Young a prominent civil rights leader former U S Ambassador to the United Nations and former Atlanta mayor As a key strategist during the civil rights campaigns Young is renowned for his contributions to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of and the Voting Rights Act of According to National Jewish Wellbeing the gala will commemorate Young s extraordinary legacy and decades of general operation humanitarian leadership and commitment to justice Co-chaired by Billye Aaron Paul Hagedorn and Billy Payne each of whom shares a personal connection with Young the celebratory evening will feature live performances red carpet arrivals and tributes from local leaders Additionally gala guests will get the chance to check out The Multiple Lives of Andrew Young a special exhibit that further explores Young s life and legacy All proceeds from the event will benefit National Jewish Strength going towards supporting the hospital s respiratory research restoration and sufferer care Tickets priced at apiece are currently available and can be purchased at njhealth org LegendsofATL The post National Jewish Physical condition to honor Andrew Young at Legends gala appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta